JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Anaemia

Discretionary1. History of anaemia:
This must be assessed regarding its cause, current status and what treatment has been received.

2. Iron deficiency:
If not under investigation or on treatment and the underlying cause is not a reason to exclude, accept.

3. Other types:
Accept or exclude according to the guidelines.

4. In other cases:
Refer to a Designated Medical Officer
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See if RelevantHaemoglobin Disorders
Haemolytic Anaemia
Malignancy

If treated with blood components or products or by plasma exchange or filtration:
Transfusion
Additional InformationPeople with severe long-standing anaemia may have abnormal structural bone. This may not be suitable for grafting.

There are special rules for people who have received blood components or blood products.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-LD Edition 203, Release 02