| Obligatory | Must not donate if: Has ever received human pituitary derived growth hormone. |
| Discretionary | If treated exclusively with recombinant-derived growth hormone, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Prion Associated Diseases |
| Additional Information | The use of human growth hormone of pituitary origin had stopped in the UK by 1986. The situation in other countries varied so specific dates cannot be given. |
| Information | This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
| Reason for change | 'Additional Information' on the use of human growth hormone of pituitary origin has been added. The date that this ceased to be used in the UK has been revised from 1987 to 1986. |
| Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers. |