Night sweats - Whole blood and components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Unexplained.

Discretionary

If due to menopause, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Infection, general
• Malignancy
• Menopause

Additional information

Unexplained night sweats may be an indication of an undiagnosed infection or malignancy. Both would be a reason to defer a potential donor.

Reason for change:

Links and 'Additional Information' have been added.

Version details:

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