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

Osteomyelitis

Obligatory1. Must not donate if:
a) Less than two years from completing treatment and cure.

b) Has chronic sinus.

2. Exclude:
Previously affected bone.
Discretionary1. If two years from completing treatment and cure, unaffected bone may be accepted.

2. Eyes:
If the corneas are to be stored by organ culture, accept.
Additional InformationSometimes it is difficult to be certain that all infection has been eliminated. Waiting two years minimizes the risk of any infection being passed on by a donation.
Reason for ChangeThe 'Discretionary' entry for 'Eyes' has been amended.

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This entry was last updated in
TDSG-DD Edition 203, Release 02