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

Gout

ObligatorySee:
Is there an entry for any underlying condition?

Must not donate if:
Related to malignancy.
DiscretionaryIf any underlying condition is not of itself a reason to defer, even if on treatment, accept.
See if RelevantDrug Index - preparations which may affect platelet function
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Malignancy
Additional InformationGout is due to high levels of uric acid. This will not affect the quality of the blood but taking nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs may affect the suitability of the donation for platelet production. Gout may be secondary to malignancy or its treatment.
Reason for changeThe entry has been modified to include an 'Obligatory' entry, additional links and 'Additional Information'.
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DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.