Nose bleeds - Whole blood and components

Also known as: epistaxis

Essential information

Discretionary

If the potential donor passes the haemoglobin screening test, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Anaemia (iron deficiency)
• Bleeding disorder
• Transfusion

Additional information

Severe or regular nose bleeds lead to a loss of iron from the body and this can cause iron deficiency anaemia. Donating blood also causes the body to loose a substantial amount of iron. The combination of nose bleeds and donating blood will make anaemia much more likely.

Reason for change:

Links to 'Anaemia' and 'Transfusion' have been added together with 'Additional Information'.

Version details:

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