PrEP
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PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
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Acceptability at Recruitment
Acceptable BUT inform donors that they should be off PrEP for 3 months to proceed at VT
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
Acceptable if the donor has been off PrEP for at least 3 months + there is low sexual risk behaviour.
Otherwise postpone.
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is used to prevent HIV infection
Justification for guidance
PrEP may alter HIV testing, resulting in an unclear or negative result in HIV positive donors, with a potential risk of transmission of this virus to patients