Syphilis - Bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell

Scenarios

Affected individual
Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

If fully treated in the past and confirmatory tests exclude recent infection, discuss with a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

Additional information

The interpretation of syphilis testing is often difficult. The advice of an experienced microbiologist may be required before a decision on safety can be made.

Current or former sexual partner of an affected individual
Obligatory

Must not donate if:

  1. The potential donor was diagnosed with syphilis. See Affected individual above.
  2. It is less than 3 months since last sexual contact with an infected partner.
Discretionary
  1. If it is more than 3 months from the last sexual contact with an infected partner, accept.
  2. If it is more than 3 months since an infected partner has completed treatment, accept.
See if relevant
Reason for change:
The deferral period after sexual contact with an infected person has been reduced to three months.
Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 52 (15 November 2023)