Giving blood?????

[skywalker]

HI Everyone

Can you give blood with the AMA antibody?

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Hello skywalker.

According to the Blood Service it's a bit of an iffy one here. They state that 'you may not' be able to if you have 'a serious illness or are undergoing medical tests and on medication'.

I'd translate it to mean no actually.

I got turned away back in the late 1990's due to the finger prick sample showing I was a bit low in iron so was sent to see my GP. I had some iron tablets for a short time but never returned after that.

If the urso and the PBC is without any other symptons that require medication I suppose it might be possible as with technology certain elements of blood (ie white cells) can be extracted so maybe with the AMA's. See that's the grey area.

[bev5779]

I was told i couldnt give blood in 1998 because i had PBC even though i wasnt on meds for it at the time,,, so i doubt if things have change at the Donor Centre now...

You could give them a ring and ask heres their number 0300 123 23 23

[skywalker in reply to bev5779]

Hi Ladie's

Thankyou for the input! It's a tricky one, I'll phone them and see, many thanx xx