Topical medication - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. The site of venepuncture is affected.
2. There is broken or infected skin.

Discretionary

If the condition being treated does not exclude, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Acne
• Alopecia
• Dermatitis
• Infection, general
• Psoriasis
• Steroid therapy

Additional information

Any area of broken skin can be a means for bacterial entering the blood. This risk is higher if the venesection site is affected. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.

Reason for change:

Appropriate links and 'Additional Information' have been added

Version details:

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