Obligatory | Must not donate if:
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Discretionary | a) If has not led to symptomatic disease, even if currently on treatment (other than monoclonal antibody therapy), accept.
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See if Relevant | |
Additional Information | Hypercholesterolaemia occurs when the level of cholesterol in the blood is outside of the reference range for the donor's age and sex. Usually this is managed by modifying the diet and often by the use of oral drugs.
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Reason for change | The addition of an obligatory deferral for donors treated with systemic monoclonal antibody therapy for hypercholesterolaemia. |
Donor Information | If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line. |
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 56.