For the first time in about 30 years, gay and bisexual men may donate blood in Utah, as ARUP changed its screening questions to match a recent FDA decision.
SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple members of the LGTBQ community on Wednesday were "extremely excited" to be able to donate blood, and thus save lives in a way that wasn't available before, Dr. Waseem Anani said.
On May 11, the FDA announced it was easing restrictions on blood donations for men who have sex with men. The restrictions were put in place after HIV was first identified in the blood supply, but Anani said understanding of virus testing has come a long way since that time.Anani said Tuesday was a landmark day for ARUP, as it was able to welcome donors who had previously not been eligible to donate.
"We are very excited about the ... increased inclusivity for blood donors and our blood donor population," he said. "There's a constant need, and we appreciate all the work of our team to make sure that we can meet our patient needs at the University of Utah," he said.
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