Gastrointestinal disease - Whole blood and components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Ulcerative colitis.
2. Crohn's disease.
3. Malignant.

Discretionary

1. Other conditions may be acceptable but carefully consider the suitability of individuals liable to iron deficiency through impaired iron absorption or blood loss.
2. Coeliac disease, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Anaemia (iron deficiency)
• Diverticular disease
• Gastroenteritis
• Infection, general
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Shunts, stents and devices
• Surgery
• Transfusion

Regulatory information

Part of this entry is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

Reason for change:

Relevant links have been added.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)