Asthma
OK if asymptomatic. Inhalers and non-steroid oral medications are acceptable.

Blood Pressure
There are no restrictions for blood pressure medication, however, blood pressure must be within our acceptable range.

Cancer
Individuals with a history of melanoma, lymphoma or leukemia are permanently deferred. Individuals with a history of basal cell carcinoma of the skin or squamous cell cancer are acceptable. Those with a history of other types of cancer will be referred to a hospital.

Diabetes
There is no restriction as long as diabetes is controlled by diet, oral medication or insulin injections.

Ear Piercing or Cartilage Piercing
Acceptable, when done in a sterile environment. Non-sterile, defer for 12 months.

Heart Attacks/Heart Disease
Anyone who has had a cardiac event will be referred to an area hospital.

Hepatitis
Donors who have had hepatitis after their 11th birthday are permanently deferred. Donors who have been in close personal contact with someone with hepatitis are deferred for 12 months.

Malaria
Contact the CPBB for up-to-date information.

Medication
Contact the CPBB for up-to-date information.

Pregnancy
There is a 6-week waiting period after a normal vaginal delivery or a C-section. There are no restrictions on nursing mothers (ie. breastfeeding).

Surgery
Contact the CPBB for deferral time for a specific surgery.

Tattooing/Body Piercing
There is a 12-month deferral after tattooing or body piercing.