Tissue (deceased donors)
The Tissue (Deceased Donors) Donor Selection Guidelines (TD-DSG) form a constituent part of chapter 20 of the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services in the UK.
They apply to donations of tissue from deceased donors and are for healthcare professionals trained in their use.
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Appendices
Appendix 1
Criteria for the withdrawal of donations
Appendix 2
Calculation of blood and plasma dilution
Appendix 3
Immunisations
Appendix 4
Grading of central nervous system tumours
Latest updates
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| 40-2026 | Donor weight and weight loss medication (PDF only, 291KB) | 6 October 2026 |
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| 41-2026 | Immunosuppression and monoclonal antibody treatments (PDF only, 339KB) | 6 October 2026 |
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| 42-2026 | Raynaud's syndrome (PDF only, 210KB) | 6 October 2026 |
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| 43-2026 | Whole hearts for tissue allografts (PDF only, 195KB) | 6 October 2026 |
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| 12-2026 | Mosquito-borne viruses (PDF only, 454KB) | 11 August 2026 |
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