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Obligatory
Must not donate if:
a) For malignancy.
b) For a myeloproliferative disorder.
c) For haemolytic anaemia.
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Discretionary
a) If for trauma, when recovered, even if taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept.
b) If for immune thrombocytopenia, if at least five years from recovery, even if taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
If haemolysis is severe enough to require splenectomy, it is likely to significantly reduce affect red cell survival in storage. This may be dangerous for any recipient.
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Information
This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
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Update Information
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
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Reason for Change
The permanent deferral of individuals who have had a splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenia has been removed.
Relevant links and 'Additional Information' have been added.
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Donor Information
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Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers.
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