Lung
Med Deferral List
Misc. Conditions
Eligibility
Med Screening
100

What is the acceptance criteria for Pleurisy 

There is none 

100

How long does a donor need to be off Eliquis to donate

2 days

100

What is the SOP number for Miscellaneous Conditions 

DC0742 Medical Conditions and Blood Donor Acceptance Criteria

100

Is New York an approved state for tattoos

No

100

What question do we ask if the donor is taking an antibiotic

What condition are they taking it for 

200

Is a donor that is on medication for latent tuberculosis eligible 

yes

200

Why is Odomzo deferring 

may cause birth defects or the death of an unborn baby if transfused to a pregnant woman

200

If a donor had a splenectomy they are eligible to donate everything except for...

Platelets

200

What is the definition of a state regulated entity for tattoos?

A professional establishment in place to provide tattoo application (i.e., tattoo parlor) using sterile needles and ink that is not reused.

200

What is the minimum height for a donor over 23

there isn't one 

300

What is the acceptance criteria for a persistent cough 

Eligible if persistent cough was: Evaluated by physician AND Does NOT have active TB AND Meets lung GAC

300

What phlebotomy type is restricted for taking Brilinta within timeframe

Platelets

300

What is the SOP definition of Acute Illness 

Having sudden onset and short course

300

what antibiotics can you take for Ulcerative colitis to be eligible?

minocycline and tetracycline

300

Donor has a headache and a temp of 99.4, are they eligible 

yes

400

Is a donor eligible with a past history of Tuberculosis 

Eligible if treatment completed greater than six months ago.

400

Why can't you donate on an anticoagulant 

These medications affect the blood’s ability to clot, which might cause excessive bruising or bleeding when you donate.

400

What is the deferral period for Invasive dental work

Defer 3 days after procedure.

400

What is the SOP definition of Properly sterilized equipment for piercings?

Single use equipment (discarded after one use) OR  Equipment rendered sterile by autoclaving after use on a person, to rid the equipment of potential infectious agents.

400

Donor is experiencing wheezing from allergies, are they eligible 

No, defer today

500

What is the lung GAC

The donor has NO: Shortness of breath (SOB) on day of donation due to the condition, Limitations on activities placed by donor’s physician due to condition, Symptoms (SX) related to the condition, Use of oxygen due to condition, Pending diagnostic tests

500

What is the deferral period for Tegison to treat Psoriasis 

Permanent Deferral

500

Is Valley Fever eligible?

Yes, if it is resolved


500

What do we do if a heart condition is not listed 

Contact Medical Affairs (MA), Field Medical Director (FMD)or Donor Eligibility Hotline for evaluation.

500

A 16 year old female is 5'1, how much does she have to weigh to donate?

At least 133lbs