Anaemia - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory
Discretionary
  1. History of anaemia:
    This must be assessed regarding its cause, current status and what treatment has been received.
  2. Iron deficiency:
    If not under investigation or on treatment and the underlying cause is not a reason to exclude, accept.
  3. Other types:
    Accept or exclude according to the guidelines.
  4. In other cases:
    Refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

Supporting information

See if relevant

If treated with blood components or products, or by plasma exchange or filtration:

Additional information

People with severe long-standing anaemia may have abnormal structural bone. This may not be suitable for grafting.

There are special rules for people who have received blood components or blood products.

Reason for change:
A link to 'Transfusion' has been added.
Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (01 November 2007)