PrEP

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PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis


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