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

Gastrointestinal Disease

Obligatory

Must not donate if:
a) Ulcerative colitis

b) Crohn's disease.

c) Malignant.

Discretionary

a) Other conditions may be acceptable but carefully consider the suitability of individuals liable to iron deficiency through impaired iron absorption or blood loss.

b) Coeliac disease, accept.

See if Relevant

Anaemia - 1. Iron Deficiency
Diverticular Disease
Gastroenteritis
Indwelling Shunts and Stents and Implanted Devices 
Infection - General
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Surgery
Transfusion

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