Osteomyelitis - Whole blood and components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Less than 24 months from completing treatment and cure.

Supporting information

Additional information

Sometimes it is difficult to be certain that all infection has been eliminated. Waiting 24 months minimises the risk of any infection being passed on through donation.

Regulatory information

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

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (01 September 2010)