Health Education Information and Resource Services (HEIRS): AABB Statement on XMRV Task Force and Blood Donation via the CFIDS Assoc.

Friday, February 19, 2010

AABB Statement on XMRV Task Force and Blood Donation via the CFIDS Assoc.

The AABB has released this statement regarding blood donation and XMRV in chronic fatigue syndrome....

At present, there are no specific recommendations regarding deferral of individuals with diseases or syndromes that have been linked to XMRV, although such donors would be deferred if, on the day of donation, they respond negatively to the question, “Are you feeling well today?”

To read the full statement: AABB Statement on XMRV Task Force. Click here to read it on CFIDS Facebook page.

Now the CFIDS Fact Sheet and Recommendations: Guidance for Persons With CFS for Safe Blood Donation, December 2009.

For further understanding:
*Who is the AABB.

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