Radionuclides - Cord Blood

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Radioactive iodine therapy:
   Must not donate if:
   1. For malignancy.
   2. Administered in this pregnancy or the preceding six months.
2. Other treatment or investigation:
   Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Malignancy
• Thyroid disease

Additional information

In general those used for diagnostic purposes are cleared within 24 hours. Some, e.g. radioactive iodine, have long half-lives and affected mothers must not be accepted.