Allergy - Revision history

Maram.Ghiti@anthonynolan.org at 16:09, 24 July 2025

2025-07-24T16:09:41Z

2025-06-30T12:32:24Z

Guidance at RECRUITMENT/VT/WORK-UP

2025-03-04T10:56:24Z

Guidance at RECRUITMENT/CT/WORK-UP

2016-06-09T16:23:03Z

Individual at Risk

2016-06-09T16:22:33Z

Version

2016-06-09T16:22:20Z

2016-06-09T16:21:55Z

Latex

2016-06-09T16:21:33Z

2012-06-19T11:09:47Z

Protected "Allergy" (‎[edit=sysop] (indefinite) ‎[move=sysop] (indefinite))

2012-06-12T10:45:39Z

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 During donation donors are exposed to a number of potential allergens, including G-CSF, anaesthetic agents and latex. There is a possibility of transfer of allergy to the recipient.
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 ==Version==
-Version 1, Edition 1
+Version 1, Edition 2
 ====Date of Last Update====
-th June 2012
+th June 2025

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 ==Guidance at RECRUITMENT/VT/WORK-UP==
-===Latex===
+=== Guidance at recruitment ===
 UNACCEPTABLE if anaphylaxis (life-threatening) or widespread allergy (i.e. rash all over the skin) to latex.
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 ACCEPTABLE if mild localised contact allergy to latex (e.g. a rash on the hands from wearing latex gloves).
-===Anaesthetic===
+====Anaesthetic====
 UNACCEPTABLE if life-threatening or other severe allergy to any anaesthetic agent. However, other adverse effects (such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue) may be acceptable.
-===Other allergy===
+====Other allergy====
 ACCEPTABLE at the discretion of the assessing physician. Donors with multiple severe allergies, particularly with a history of anaphylaxis to more than one allergen should not donate.
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 Inform transplant centre AND collection centre of any allergy, including hayfever.
-===Justification for guidance===
+====Justification for guidance====
 During donation donors are exposed to a number of potential allergens, including G-CSF, anaesthetic agents and latex. There is a possibility of transfer of allergy to the recipient.

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 Donor / Recipient
-==Guidance at RECRUITMENT/CT/WORK-UP==
+==Guidance at RECRUITMENT/VT/WORK-UP==
 ===Latex===

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 ==Individual at Risk==
 Donor / Recipient
 ==Guidance at RECRUITMENT/CT/WORK-UP==

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 ===Version===
 Version 1. Edition 1
 June 2016

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 ===Anaesthetic===
-'''UNACCEPTABLE''' if life-threatening or other severe allergy to any anaesthetic agent. However, other adverse effects (such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue) may be acceptable.
+UNACCEPTABLE if life-threatening or other severe allergy to any anaesthetic agent. However, other adverse effects (such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue) may be acceptable.
 ===Other allergy===
-'''ACCEPTABLE''' at the discretion of the assessing physician. Donors with multiple severe allergies, particularly with a history of anaphylaxis to more than one allergen should not donate.
+ACCEPTABLE at the discretion of the assessing physician. Donors with multiple severe allergies, particularly with a history of anaphylaxis to more than one allergen should not donate.
-'''ACCEPTABLE''' if currently undergoing desensitisation therapy.
+ACCEPTABLE if currently undergoing desensitisation therapy.

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-==Acceptability at Recruitment==
+==Condition==
-==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up==
+Any abnormal immune-mediated reaction to a drug or other external stimulus, such as rash, tongue-swelling, and difficulty breathing.
 ==Individual at Risk==
-==Explanation of Condition==
+Donor / Recipient
-Unacceptable if anaphylaxis (life-threatening) or widespread allergy (i.e. rash all over the skin) with latex. Acceptable if mild contact allergy to latex (e.g. a rash on the hands from wearing latex gloves).
+==Guidance at RECRUITMENT/CT/WORK-UP==
-Unacceptable if life-threatening or other severe allergy to any anaesthetic agent. However, other adverse effects (such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue) may be acceptable. Discuss with medical officer if necessary.
+===Latex===
-Inform transplant centre AND harvest centre of any allergy.
+'''UNACCEPTABLE''' if anaphylaxis (life-threatening) or widespread allergy (i.e. rash all over the skin) to latex.
-==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
+'''ACCEPTABLE''' if mild localised contact allergy to latex (e.g. a rash on the hands from wearing latex gloves).
 ==Version==

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 ==Guidance==
-Unacceptable if anaphylaxis (life-threatening) or widespread allergy (i.e. rash all over the skin) with latex. Acceptable if mild, localised allergy to latex.
+Unacceptable if anaphylaxis (life-threatening) or widespread allergy (i.e. rash all over the skin) with latex. Acceptable if mild contact allergy to latex (e.g. a rash on the hands from wearing latex gloves).
 Unacceptable if life-threatening or other severe allergy to any anaesthetic agent. However, other adverse effects (such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue) may be acceptable. Discuss with medical officer if necessary.