| Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) For malignancy. b) For a myeloproliferative disorder. c) For haemolytic anaemia. |
| Discretionary | a) If for trauma, when recovered, even if taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept. b) If for immune thrombocytopenia, if at least five years from recovery, even if taking prophylactic antibiotics, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Haematological Disease Immune Thrombocytopenia Malignancy Surgery Transfusion |
| Additional Information | If haemolysis is severe enough to require splenectomy, it is likely to significantly reduce affect red cell survival in storage. This may be dangerous for any recipient. |
| Information | This is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. |
| Reason for change | The permanent deferral of individuals who have had a splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenia has been removed. Relevant links and 'Additional Information' have been added. |
| 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. |