Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) - Cord blood

Scenarios

Affected mother
Obligatory

Must not donate.

See if relevant
Current or former sexual partner of an affected individual
Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Less than 3 months from last sexual contact.

See if relevant
Additional information

There is no defined infectious window period for HTLV. The risk of missing recent infection with individual sample testing is low after 3 months.

Person currently or formerly sharing a home with an affected individual
Discretionary

Accept.

See if relevant
  • Current or former sexual partner of an affected individual above
Additional information

HTLV is neither contagious nor spread by the faecal-oral route. It is usually only spread through a direct blood to blood or sexual route. For these reasons, household contacts do not need to be deferred.

Reason for change:
Entry carried over from previous Edition.