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

Topical Medication

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) The site of venepuncture is affected.

b) There is broken or infected skin
DiscretionaryIf the condition being treated does not exclude, accept.
See if RelevantAcne
Alopecia
Dermatitis
Infection - General
Psoriasis
Steroid Therapy
Additional InformationAny area of broken skin can be a means for bacterial entering the blood. This risk is higher if the venesection site is affected. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.
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This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.