Malaria - plasmapheresis donors - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Excludes

This entry only applies for donors who will only donate plasma for fractionation. It should not be used for donors who will donate whole blood, platelets and other cellular components.

For donors who will donate whole blood, platelets and other cellular components see Malaria.

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

The donor has been diagnosed with malaria and the donor has not fully recovered from their illness.

Discretionary

In all other cases, the donor may be accepted after their return from malaria risk area if they are well.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Geographical Disease Risk Index for countries with a current endemic malaria risk

Additional information

Cases of transfusion transmitted malaria have occurred. This is mainly a problem in people who have had repeated episodes of infection with malaria. Transfusion transmitted malaria is often fatal.

The processes used to fractionate plasma include several measures that inactivate or remove malarial parasites. This means that malarial risks described in the GDRI do not need to be applied for donors who will only donate plasma for fractionation. Malarial antibody testing is not required for these donors.

Reason for change:

This is a new entry.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 71 (02 May 2024)