SCHEDULE

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

Duration of deferral period2.2.4

Other temporary deferrals

Pregnancy

6 months after delivery or termination, except in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of a physician

Minor surgery

1 week

Dental treatment

Minor treatment by dentist or dental hygienist – defer until next day (NB: Tooth extraction, root-filling and similar treatment is considered as minor surgery)

Medication

Based on the nature of the prescribed medicine, its mode of action an the disease being treated