Why is atopic eczema a reason to reject a blood donor?

Blood donor requirements vary by region. Not all regions have automatic refusal policies for people with atopic dermatitis. Some regions will permit donation for people with mild cases of eczema. read more

Blood tests: These require a small blood sample, typically drawn through a needle in the arm. One such test looks for high levels of eosinophils, cells in the blood that are part of an immune reaction. Another looks for high levels of a molecule called IgE antibody. read more

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