Condition
Mild, occasional episodes of back pain related to exertion (incl sciatica). Minimal impact on activities of daily living and occasional use of medication
Individual at risk
Donor
Guidance at RECRUITMENT for adult volunteer donor (NA for maternal donor (cord blood donation))
ACCEPT
Guidance at CT/WORK-UP
ACCEPT, CONSIDER PBSC ONLY
DEFER Any donor with a back condition which may physically prohibit the donor transferring to an apheresis couch, or lying in an apheresis chair for at least four hours.
Justification for guidance
Pain or underlying condition may be aggravated or triggered by collection, and particularly bone marrow collection. At CT/work-up stage evaluate for on-going symptoms. May be considered for PBSC only on a case-by-case basis. Inform transplant centre if medically suitable for PBSC only.
References
- Anthony Nolan Medical Guidelines: https://www.med-guidelines.org.uk/Back_Conditions