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 |