This is to determine if previous deferral may have been for reasons of potential for disease transmission. Low cell count, low weight or low blood pressure as a deferral for blood donation is acceptable for marrow donation. Potential donors who have had simple basal cell cancer or cervical cancer in-situ are acceptable. Mitral valve prolapse is acceptable. Irregular heartbeat not requiring medication is acceptable.
Exercise induced asthma is acceptable.
If a potential donor has not had an asthmatic episode in five years and is not on medication, he or she is acceptable. The Donor Center staff may have to consult with donor center or collection center medical director before proceeding. If the donor's current condition requires medical treatment, the donor should be temporarily unavailable for a length of time deemed reasonable for complete recovery before proceeding in the program. History of Hepatitis A is acceptable. Hepatitis B surface antigen is not acceptable.