JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Also Known AsIBD.
IncludingCrohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
ObligatoryMust not donate.
Additional InformationThe cause of these conditions is not fully understood and may include infection. Lesions caused by the disease can increase the risk of bacteria entering the blood stream. Bacteria in donated material can multiply to dangerous levels during storage.
InformationThis is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Reason for change'Additional Information' has been added.
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Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.