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Back to question Splenectomy – I had my spleen removed. Can I donate?

April 26, 2017donate removed spleen splenectomy

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Back to question Splenectomy – I had my spleen removed. Can I donate?

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If your spleen was removed due to trauma or physical injury you are eligible to donate 6 months after full recovery. If you received a blood transfusion as well, you will not be eligible to donate for 12 months. If however, your spleen was removed to treat a chronic illness such as immune thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP) or lymphoma, you are not eligible to donate blood.