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2.2.2. Exposure to risk of acquiring a transfusion-transmissible infectionU.K.
— Endoscopic examination using flexible instruments, — mocusal splash with blood or needlestick injury, — transfusion of blood components, — tissue or cell transplant of human origin, — major surgery, — tattoo or body piercing, — acupuncture unless performed by a qualified practitioner and with sterile single-use needles, — persons at risk due to close household contact with persons with hepatitis B. | Defer 6 months, or 4 months provided a NAT test for hepatitis C is negative |
| Persons whose behaviour or activity places them at risk of acquiring infectious diseases that may be transmitted by blood. | Defer after cessation of risk behaviour for a period determined by the disease in question, and by the availability of appropriate tests. |