Tuberculosis (TB) - Whole blood and components

Scenarios

Affected individual

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

1. Infected.
2. Less than 24 months from confirmation of cure.
3. Under follow-up.

Discretionary

1. Donors with a diagnosis of latent TB can donate, as long as they are not currently undergoing investigation or treatment.
2. Donors on antibiotic treatment for latent TB only can donate 7 days after their last dose.

Contact with an affected individual

Obligatory

Must not donate until:

Screened and cleared.

Discretionary

If the donor has been informed that they do not need to be screened, accept.

Additional information

Close contacts may have undiagnosed disease.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Tuberculin PPD test

For BCG immunisation:

• Immunisation, live

Reason for change:

Advice and background information on latent TB has been added. Links and 'Additional Information' have been updated.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 55 (21 January 2021)