What Does Indefinite Deferral Mean

Often confused with the similar-sounding “permanent deferral,” an indefinite deferral is applied to a blood donor who cannot “donate blood for someone else for an unspecified period of time.” While this sounds like a permanent deferral (and it functionally is a permanent deferral), an indefinite deferral leaves a …

What does permanently deferred mean?

Dr. Colvin explained the verbiage, stating that “’Permanently deferred’ means the donor is not eligible to donate blood for others permanently. This, however, can be subject to change if the requirements for donation are changed. Therefore, someone permanently deferred can be reinstated if the requirements change.”

Why am I permanently deferred from donating plasma?

If you are permanently deferred, you will never be allowed to donate plasma at any location. … The primary way you get permanently deferred is if you test positive for HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.