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

Sexually Transmitted Disease

1. Affected Individual
ObligatorySee:
Is there is a specific A-Z index entry for the condition?

Must not donate if:
Less than 12 months from completing treatment.
DiscretionaryFor chlamydia, genital warts or genital herpes see links below.
See if RelevantBlood Safety Entry

For chlamydia see:
Infection - Acute

For genital warts see:
Warts

For genital herpes see:
Herpes Simplex

For syphilis see:
Syphilis
Additional InformationCertain sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis and gonorrhoea, are more likely to be associated with other sexually transmitted infections that can be passed on through donation. For these, a 12 month deferral is required so that there is less risk of other infections being missed by the Blood Services and then being passed on to a recipient of donated material.
Update InformationThis entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
Reason for changeThe links have been revised and 'Additional Information' has been added.
2. Current or Former Sexual Partner of Affected Individual
ObligatorySee:
Is there is a specific A-Z index entry for the disease with which there has been contact?

Must not donate if:
a) The potential donor required treatment and it is less than 12 months since completing that treatment.

b) The potential donor did not require treatment and it is less than 12 months from the last sexual contact with the infected partner.
See if RelevantBlood Safety Entry

For chlamydia see:
Infection - Acute

For genital warts see:
Warts

For genital herpes see:
Herpes Simplex

For syphilis see:
Syphilis
Additional InformationCertain sexually transmitted infections, such as syphilis and gonorrhoea, are more likely to be associated with other sexually transmitted infections that can be passed on through donation. For these, a 12 month deferral is required so that there is less risk of other infections being missed by the Blood Services and then being passed on to a recipient of donated material.
InformationThis entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Update InformationThis entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
Reason for changeThere has been a modification to 'Obligatory' to improve clarity, the links have been revised and 'Additional Information' has been added.
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