New tatt? We're ok with that! Relaxing the tattoo deferral for plasmapheresis donors maintains safety and increases donations.
Claire E StylesVeronica C HoadRobert HarleyJohn KaldorIain B GosbellPublished in: Vox sanguinis (2024)
Allowing plasma donations immediately post-tattoo resulted in a substantial donation gain with no adverse safety effect. Lifeblood subsequently reduced the deferral for transfusible component donations to 7 days for tattoos in Australian licensed/regulated establishments.
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