Splenectomy - Cord Blood

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. For malignancy.
2. For a myeloproliferative disorder.
3. For immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
4. For haemolytic anaemia.

Discretionary

1. If for trauma, when recovered accept.
2. If taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept.
3. Discretions are available to accept donors with haemolytic anaemia and immune thrombocytopenia.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Haemolytic anaemia
• Immune thrombocytopenia
• Malignancy
• Surgery
• Transfusion