Gastroenteritis - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Definition/s

Acute: lasting for a limited duration only.

Chronic: continuing or prolonged.

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Chronic or associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
2. Less than two weeks since full recovery.

Discretionary

If due to irritable bowel syndrome, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Diverticular disease
• Infection, general
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome

Additional information

Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by an infection. The Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 require a two week deferral from the time of recovery. Chronic gastroenteritis is most likely to be caused by inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

Reason for change:

This is an updated entry which encompasses several previous entries, including 'Diarrhoea' and 'Gastric Flu'.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)