Accident - Cord Blood

Essential information

Includes

Trauma

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Not recovered.
2. Still under follow-up.
3. Has a plaster-cast.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Neurosurgery
• Surgery
• Tetanus immunisation
• Transfusion

Additional information

An unhealed wound or sore is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria in blood can be a serious threat to anybody receiving stem cells. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels. A plaster-cast can hide a wound or sore.