LQCL2217 - CMLE - TRANSFUSION MEDICINE DONOR QUALIFICATION: KEEPING MALARIA OUT OF THE BLOOD SUPPLY-TRANSFUSION MEDICINE DONOR QUALIFICATION: KEEPING MALARIA OUT OF THE BLOOD SUPPLY

TRANSFUSION MEDICINE DONOR QUALIFICATION: KEEPING MALARIA OUT OF THE BLOOD SUPPLY

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The document discusses the importance of donor history questionnaires in ensuring the safety of the blood supply, particularly focusing on travel questions related to malaria risk. It outlines the process of donor testing, limitations in detecting certain bloodborne pathogens, and methods to identify malaria-endemic areas accurately. A case study is presented where a donor's travel to Thailand posed a risk due to malaria, emphasizing the significance of accurate donor screening. The text highlights the challenges in donor qualification, especially regarding travel history, and stresses the critical role of well-trained technologists in donor screening to prevent transfusion-transmitted malaria. The importance of complying with FDA guidelines, conducting thorough donor card reviews, and maintaining detailed documentation for each donor interaction is emphasized to ensure the safety of blood products. The document concludes by showcasing the positive impact of diligent donor screening on blood supply safety and the need for continuous education and training of donor staff.

Keywords

donor history questionnaires

blood supply safety

malaria risk

donor testing

bloodborne pathogens

malaria-endemic areas

donor screening

travel history

transfusion-transmitted malaria

FDA guidelines