Management of post donation illness

This appendix gives guidance on the management of donations taken from donors who report post donation illness with a (probable) infectious cause.

The actions are based upon the nature and potential severity of the illness, relevant incubation period and the risk of the illness causing harm to a transfusion recipient. 

Recipient notification and lookback/traceback investigations are outside the scope of this guidance. Please follow local policies and procedures.

Infections
Infection Incubation period Action for donation

Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough)

7-10 days

Discard if within 10 days
Conditions
Condition Comments Action for donation

Appendicitis

-

No action if confirmed appendicitis and asymptomatic at the time of donation.