http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/50

SCHEDULE

PART 3ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR DONORS OF WHOLE BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS

Acceptance criteria for donors of whole blood and blood components

1.4.

Platelet levels in donor’s blood

Platelets

Platelet number greater than or equal to 150 x 10⁹ /1

Level required for apheresis platelet donors

DEFERRAL CRITERIA FOR DONORS OF WHOLE BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS