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| − | Establish cause and | + | Establish if any known cause or triggers and severity of symptoms i.e. rashes, hives. Is there any angioedema? What medications do they require? Discuss with medical officer. |
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| + | Consider on a case-by-case basis. Donors well controlled on single antihistamines are likely to be acceptable however those with multiple medications or angio-oedema may not be acceptable and should be discussed with the TC. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 26 February 2026
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Allergic skin rash with characteristic raised wheals on the skin which are usually intensely itchy (e.g. as caused by stinging nettles or mosquito bites).
See also Urticaria
Guidance
Establish if any known cause or triggers and severity of symptoms i.e. rashes, hives. Is there any angioedema? What medications do they require? Discuss with medical officer.
Consider on a case-by-case basis. Donors well controlled on single antihistamines are likely to be acceptable however those with multiple medications or angio-oedema may not be acceptable and should be discussed with the TC.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
26th February 2026
