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Division 2.2.2 Exposure to risk of acquiring a transfusion-transmissible infection

United Kingdom

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  • Endoscopic examination using flexible instruments,

  • mucosal 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 for 6 months, or for 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