Hepatitis - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

See: any specific entry for the cause of the hepatitis.

Discretionary

If fully recovered from non-viral hepatitis, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Addiction and drug abuse
• Autoimmune disease
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis E
• Hepatitis of unknown cause

Additional information

Hepatitis has many causes, including alcohol abuse, autoimmune disease, infection (viral, bacterial and parasitic) and inflammation caused by drugs and toxins.

The major concern is with viral hepatitis that can be transmitted by transfusion. Individuals who have fully recovered from non-viral hepatitis may donate if they fully comply with all other selection criteria.

Reason for change:

The entry has been re-written to make it clear that there are many different causes of hepatitis.

Version details:

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