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

Spina Bifida

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) Has an indwelling shunt.

b) Uses a catheter.

c) Has a pressure sore.
See if RelevantDisabled Donor
Neurosurgery
Surgery
Additional InformationAll of the conditions under 'Obligatory' put the potential donor at increased risk of bacteria being present in the blood stream. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because they can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.
Reason for changeA link to 'Surgery' and 'Additional Information' has been added.
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This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.