Headache - Whole blood and components

Scenarios

Occasional headache

Discretionary

Accept.

Regular headache

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Not investigated.

Discretionary

If investigated and diagnosis does not contraindicate donation, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Drugs and platelet donation (drug index)
• Migraine
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Additional information

Headache has many causes and some will require an individual to be deferred. If a person has not been fully investigated for the cause of their headache, they may have an underlying problem that would lead to deferral.

Reason for change:

Links have been added to 'Drug Index' and 'Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs'. 'Additional Information' has been added.

Version details:

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