CTBS Donor Screening & Eligibility 2

Question 1

Which behavioral risk factor within the past 12 months is a standard deferral criterion for tissue donation under FDA 21 CFR 1271?

Accepted Answer

Non-prescription use of injectable drugs

Answer

Non-prescription injectable drug use within 12 months is a mandatory exclusion because it carries significant risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission.

Question 2

A potential tissue donor was incarcerated for 72 consecutive hours within the past 12 months. According to AATB standards, this donor should be:

Accepted Answer

Deferred due to increased behavioral risk

Answer

AATB standards require deferral of donors who were incarcerated for 72 or more consecutive hours in the 12 months prior to donation due to elevated bloodborne pathogen risk.

Question 3

Which of the following recipients of a blood or organ transplant is NOT automatically deferred as a tissue donor?

Accepted Answer

A recipient of an autologous blood transfusion

Answer

Autologous blood transfusions use the donor's own blood, so there is no risk of transmissible disease from another person.

Question 4

When reviewing a potential tissue donor's medical records, evidence of which condition in the preceding 12 months would result in exclusion under AATB guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis of syphilis with documented treatment

Answer

Active or recently treated syphilis may indicate high-risk sexual behavior that is a deferral criterion under AATB guidelines.

Question 5

A donor's next-of-kin interview reveals that the donor received a tattoo from a licensed facility using sterile equipment 18 months ago. This finding should be:

Accepted Answer

Documented but does not preclude donation

Answer

A tattoo applied by a licensed shop using sterile equipment is generally not a deferral criterion; only tattoos in unregulated settings within 12 months raise concern.

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CTBS Donor Screening & Eligibility 2