Can persons diagnosed with systemic scleroderma donate blood?
According to the American Red Cross of the New England Region, the FDA revised its policy in the spring of 2005 to allow persons diagnosed with scleroderma to give blood. However, each donor center is allowed latitude in making its policies more stringent if it so desires. For this reason, you may find that some donor centers will accept donations and others will not. Please keep in mind, however, that other factors such as complications of your diagnosis or certain medications will be taken into consideration and may exclude as a donor. For more information, please contact your local Red Cross office.
