Donation Process and Testing Flashcards
If a donor comes in with a sore throat and fever, how long should their deferral be?
72 hours
If a donor is under the influence, unable to give consent, or excessively nervous, how long should ther deferral be?
1 day (minimum)
Why might a donor currently taking an antibiotic be deferred 24-72 hours?
They may have a bacterial infection transmissible by blood
Is it okay for an individual to donate if they are taking a prophylactic antibiotic?
yes
If a person is currently being treated for a viral infection how long is their deferral?
two weeks (with or without symptoms)
If a donor is being treated for a fungal infection, how long is their deferral?
1 month after treatment has ended
What is the one exception from a deferral for viral treatment?
herpes treatment (Acyclovir)
If a donor is being treated for a parasitic infection, how long is their deferral?
1 week following cessation of therapy and symptoms resolve
The FDA has compiled a Medication Deferral list that includes medications that may cause…
birth defects, are higher risk of transmitting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, or affect platelet function
If a donor has taken aspirin within the last 48 hours is there a deferral for whole blood?
No
Why is an apheresis donor deferred if they have taken aspirin within the last 48 hours?
Aspirin irreversibly inactivates platelets
How often can a donor donate whole blood?
every 8 weeks
What is the main reason for waiting 8 weeks between whole blood donations?
to reaccumulate iron storage (RBCs are typically replaced within 4 weeks)
How often can a donor donate platelets?
every 2 weeks
How often can a donor donate plasma?
every 2 days
If a person received a killed vaccine (influenza, HepA, HepB, tetanus, rabies, etc.) do they need to be deferred?
no
What is the deferral for a donor who has gotten a smallpox vaccine?
8 weeks
What is the deferral for a donor who has received a Varicella Zoster or Shingles vaccine?
4 weeks
What is the deferral is a donor has gotten an allergy shot?
3 days
When asking if a patient has come into contact with someone who has had a smallpox vaccination, what does the term “contact” refer to?
touching the vaccination site or the scab that forms; as well as touching any clothing, towels, and bedding that have touched an unbandaged vaccination area
If a donor donates a double unit of red cells, how long do they need to wait until they can donate again?
16 weeks (8 weeks for every unit)
How long is a deferral for a donor who received a blood transfusion?
1 year
What is the deferral for a donor who has a transplant of an organ, hand, face, bone marrow, HPCs, dura mater, and xenotransplants?
permanently deferred
If a donor had an allogeneic tissue graft, how long is the deferral?
1 year