Antibiotic therapy - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

If on antibiotics to treat an infection:

• See Infection, general

Supporting information

See if relevant

If on prophylactic antibiotics:

• Acne
• Infection, general
• Infectious diseases, contact with
• Kidney and bladder disease
• Splenectomy

Additional information

Treatment with antibiotics is not of itself a reason for deferral but the reason for the treatment may be. When treatment is being given to prevent infection, rather than to treat it, see if there is a relevant entry. If not, discuss with a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

Reason for change:

The See if Relevant section has been revised.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 61 (22 February 2022)