Splenectomy - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. For malignancy.
2. For a myeloproliferative disorder.

Discretionary

All tissues:

If for trauma, or if underlying reason for splenectomy is not a contraindication to donation, even if on prophylactic antibiotics, accept.

Eyes:

If related to malignancy, see Malignancy.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Haematological disease
• Haemolytic anaemia
• Immune thrombocytopenia
• Malignancy
• Transfusion

Reason for change:

To update ‘obligatory’ and ‘discretionary’ sections and add ‘see if relevant’ links.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 59 (29 January 2024)