Spina bifida - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Has an indwelling shunt.
2. The donor has an indwelling urinary catheter, or it is less than seven days since catheterisation.
3. Has a pressure sore.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Anti-androgens
• Infection, general
• Malignancy
• Shunts, stents and devices
• Surgery
• Urinary catheterisation

Additional information

All of the conditions under 'Obligatory' put the potential donor at increased risk of bacteria being present in the blood stream. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because they can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.

Reason for change:

The deferral for donors who use a urinary catheter has been reworded and the See if Relevant section has been revised.

Version details:

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