Hydrocephalus - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Has an indwelling shunt and there is evidence of shunt infection.

Discretionary

Eyes:

Shunt infection - if the corneas are to be stored by organ culture, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Neurosurgery
• Spina bifida

Additional information

Donated tissue is cultured to exclude occult bacterial and fungal infection. However it should not be collected from bacteraemic subjects.

Reason for change:

A 'Discretion' has been added for 'Eyes'.

Version details:

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