BSE-infected cattle were also detected in other countries in Western Europe. In the 1990s, the United Kingdom experienced an epidemic of the disorder in cows, with subsequent cow-to-human transmission, presumably through the food chain. BSE, commonly referred to as "Mad Cow disease", is caused by an abnormal, transmissible protein called a prion. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).NOTE: You can donate platelets at the NIH even without waiting for three months after travelling to malarial risk area.Donors who have traveled to areas listed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as malarial risk areas are deferred for 3 months after their travel ends. It is found in several hundred countries, and is one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases world-wide. Malaria. Malaria is caused by a parasite that can be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans.Donor deferral criteria for travel outside the US are designed to prevent the transmission of three specific organisms from donor to recipient: There is a slight risk of exposure to infectious agents outside the United States that could cause serious disease. There is no upper age limit for donation.Ĭan I donate if I have traveled to other countries? You must be at least 17 years old to donate at the NIH Blood Bank or Donor Center at Fishers Lane. You cannot donate platelets if you have taken aspirin in the last 48 hours. I have heart disease or had a heart attack?.I have had my ears pierced, had a tattoo, or had acupuncture?.I identify as transgender or non-binary?.I am positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?.We look forward to welcoming new blood donors! Our top priority is the safety of our volunteer blood donors and the patients in need of lifesaving blood products. The NIH Blood Bank fully supports this important step towards inclusivity, one which will allow more individuals to safely contribute to the vital cause of blood donation. This change is the result of a multi-year research process informed by data from Canada and the United Kingdom, surveillance information from the Transfusion Transmissible Infections Monitoring System (TTIMS), data assessing performance characteristics of nucleic acid testing for HIV, and results from the FDA-funded ADVANCE study. The finalized guidance poses the same donor screening questions to every donor, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. On July 31, 2023, the NIH implemented the changes outlined in the recently revised FDA Guidance that recommends the adoption of Individual Donor Assessment (IDA) to determine blood donor eligibility. If you are donating at a blood bank other than the NIH Blood Bank, contact that bank with any questions regarding your eligibility. Although all blood banks are required to follow general federal regulations, specific criteria may vary, depending on each blood bank's internal policies. The eligibility criteria for donation at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM) reflects local NIH policy as well as national regulations. We can also answer many of your questions via email at you will find a list of questions donors frequently ask. If you have any other questions or concerns regarding donation, call the NIH Blood Bank at (301) 496-1048. For whole-blood donation, you can make an appointment using our simple on-line form.
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