Stoma - Whole blood and components

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. For malignancy.
2. Inflammatory bowel disease.

Discretionary

If the reason for the stoma is not of itself a reason to exclude and the stoma is healthy, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Disabled donor
• Endoscopy
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Malignancy
• Surgery

Additional information

A stoma is usually performed either for malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease. It may be temporary or permanent.

If it is clear that a stoma has been performed for a different reason that itself would not lead to deferral (e.g. following an accident or non-malignant obstruction), it is possible that the donor may be accepted.

If there is any doubt, refer to a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

Regulatory information

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

Reason for change:

Additional links and 'Additional Information' have been adde

Version details:

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