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# Stoma - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  1. For malignancy.
  2. Inflammatory bowel disease.
Discretionary

  If the reason for the stoma is not of itself a reason to exclude and the stoma is healthy, accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Disabled donor
  - Endoscopy
  - Inflammatory bowel disease
  - Malignancy
  - Surgery
Additional information

  A stoma is usually performed either for malignancy or inflammatory bowel disease. It may be temporary or permanent.

  If it is clear that a stoma has been performed for a different reason that itself would not lead to deferral (e.g. following an accident or non-malignant obstruction), it is possible that the donor may be accepted.

  If there is any doubt, refer to a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

Regulatory information

  This entry is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.

Reason for change:
  Additional links and 'Additional Information' have been adde
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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