Investigations - Whole Blood and Components
Essential information
- Definition/s
Radionuclides are unstable materials that emit radioactivity when they decay. They are used in some special investigations carried out in radiology (X-ray) and medical physics departments. They may be breathed in, taken by mouth or given by injection.
- Obligatory
Must not donate if:
Waiting for investigation or the results of investigations for an undiagnosed condition which might lead to deferral.
- Discretionary
If for 'routine' investigations, such as attending for a cervical smear, mammogram, a well person clinic when no abnormality is expected, or for the routine monitoring of a condition, such as diabetes controlled by diet or oral medication, which of itself would not be a cause for deferral, accept.
Supporting information
- See if relevant
- Additional information
Investigations may lead to the diagnosis of a condition that would lead to deferral. For this reason any investigations for an undiagnosed condition must lead to deferral until the results are known by the potential donor. A decision can then be made as to if the person can be accepted as a donor.
- Reason for change:
- A 'Definition' of 'Radionuclides' has been added. Entries have been added under 'Discretionary', 'See if Relevant' and 'Additional Information'.
- Version details:
WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)