Tissue (live donors)
The Tissue (Live Donors) Donor Selection Guidelines (TL-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 living donors and are for healthcare professionals trained in their use.
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Using these guidelines
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Appendices
Appendix 1
Criteria for the withdrawal of donations
Appendix 2
Immunisations
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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| 12-2026 | Mosquito-borne viruses (PDF only, 454KB) | 11 August 2026 |
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| 21-2026 | Coronavirus infection (PDF only, 238KB) | 11 August 2026 |
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