Poisoning - Tissue - Live Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

There is evidence that the individual (donor/or mother of cord blood donor) has ingested, or been otherwise exposed to toxic substances that could be transmitted in donated material in dosages that could endanger the health of recipients.

Discretionary

If the individual is being monitored following exposure and the levels of the agent in question are within safe limits, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Addiction and drug abuse

Additional information

Advice may be sought from the National Poisons Information Service if required.

Reason for change:

This is a new entry. This is a requirement of the Human Tissue Authority Guide to Quality and Safety Assurance for Human Tissues and Cells for Patient Treatment.

Version details:

TL-DSG Edition 203 Release 30 (17 January 2018)