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# Spina bifida - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  1. Has an indwelling shunt.
  2. The donor has an indwelling urinary catheter, or it is less than 7 days since catheterisation.
  3. Has a pressure sore.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Anti-androgens
  - Infection, general
  - Malignancy
  - Shunts, stents and devices
  - Surgery
  - Urinary catheterisation
Additional information

  All of the conditions under Obligatory above put the potential donor at increased risk of bacteria being present in the blood stream. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because they can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.

Reason for change:
  The deferral for donors who use a urinary catheter has been reworded and the See if Relevant section has been revised.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 61 (22 February 2022)

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