Spina bifida - Tissue - live donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Has an indwelling shunt and there is evidence of shunt infection.
2. Uses a catheter.
3. Has a pressure sore.

Supporting information

Additional information

Donated bone is cultured to exclude occult bacterial and fungal infection. However, it should not be collected from bacteraemic subjects.

Reason for change:

Entry carried over from previous Edition.

Version details:

TL-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (03 December 2007)