Anaemia - Tissue - Live 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

• Haemoglobin disorders
• Haemolytic anaemia
• Malignancy

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

• Transfusion

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.