Limb Difference
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Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPTED - donor must be informed that they may require a central line at donation - for upper limb differences only.
Acceptability at VT / Work-Up
At VT consider cause and discuss with medical team.
At work up - on a case by case basis in discussion with collection centre.
Donor should be made aware that they may not be able to proceed depending on review at medical appointment.
For lower limb difference, consider this page - https://www.med-guidelines.org.uk/Disabled_Volunteer
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
A limb difference is a term used to describe an arm or leg that is shaped differently or functions in a unique way compared to the typical human anatomy. This includes limbs that are missing, underdeveloped, malformed, or have a significant size difference.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Erb's Palsy
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
10th June 2026
