Accident - Cord blood

Essential information

Includes

Trauma

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Not recovered.
2. Still under follow-up.
3. Has a plaster-cast.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Neurosurgery
• Surgery
• Tetanus immunisation
• Transfusion

Additional information

An unhealed wound or sore is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria in blood can be a serious threat to anybody receiving stem cells. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels.

A plaster-cast can hide a wound or sore.

Reason for change:

Entry carried over from previous Edition.

Version details:

CB-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (11 December 2007)