HIV

Acceptability at Recruitment

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Virus causing severe depletion of a particular type of lymphocyte which are a vital part of the immune system (CD4 or T-helper cells). Untreated, infected individuals eventually succumb to infection or cancer.

Guidance

Current Infection

Risk of transmission. Must not donate.

Current Sexual Partner

Must not donate if current sexual partner has HIV.

Previous Sexual Contact

Must not donate if less than twelve months from sexual contact with someone infected with HIV, or had oral, vaginal or anal sex with someone whose HIV status is unknown, or who themselves may be at a higher risk of contracting HIV.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012