Tuberculosis - Whole Blood and Components

Also known as: TB

Scenarios

Affected individual

Includes

Excludes

Obligatory

Must not donate if

1. Infected.
2. Less than 24 months from confirmation of cure.
3. Under follow-up.

Discretionary

Donors with a diagnosis of latent TB can donate, as long as they are not currently undergoing investigation or treatment.

Donors on antibiotic treatment for latent TB only can donate 7 days after their last dose.

Contact with an affected individual

Includes

Excludes

Obligatory

Must not donate until:

Screened and cleared.

Discretionary

If the donor has been informed that they do not need to be screened, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

Tuberculin PPD test

For BCG immunisation:

• Immunisation, live

Reason for change:

Advice and background information on latent TB has been added. Links and 'Additional Information' have been updated.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 55 (21 January 2021)