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Discuss each case with the medical officer. | Discuss each case with the medical officer. | ||
| − | Acceptable if | + | Acceptable if three months have passed since injury. Unacceptable if needle/instrument may have been contaminated with abnormal prion protein. |
This guidance applies as long as NAT testing for hepatitis C remains in place. | This guidance applies as long as NAT testing for hepatitis C remains in place. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 31 July 2018
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Accidental penetration of the skin, or splash in the eye, with an object potentially contaminated with bodily fluids.
Guidance
Discuss each case with the medical officer.
Acceptable if three months have passed since injury. Unacceptable if needle/instrument may have been contaminated with abnormal prion protein.
This guidance applies as long as NAT testing for hepatitis C remains in place.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Needlestick injury
Human bite
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
