Growth hormone (GH) - Cord blood

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Has ever received human pituitary derived growth hormone.

Discretionary

If treated exclusively with recombinant-derived growth hormone, accept. In the UK, this has been since 1987.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Prion-associated diseases

Reason for change:

Entry carried over from previous Edition.

Version details:

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