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Select the donation type you’d like to make
It depends on the type of hepatitis you had.
Hepatitis A and B:
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection (like the hepatitis A or B viruses) or an unknown cause. Once you have made a full recovery, you will need to wait at least 6 months following hepatitis A infection, or 12 months following hepatitis B infection before you donate. When you come in, make sure you let your interviewer know so they can assess if they need to request some extra tests on your donation to be safe. In some cases, we may need to take a sample collection to ensure it is safe for you to donate.
Hepatitis C:
If you currently have or have ever had hepatitis C, you aren’t able to donate even if you completed successful treatment.
One of the screening tests for hepatitis C tests for the hepatitis C antibody, which usually remains positive for life. Donations can’t be used if they test positive to any screening test for an infectious disease.
Don't be disappointed though, because there are other ways you can help. You can spread the word about how blood saves lives on social media (find us @lifebloodau), register your intent to be an organ donor (if you’re 16 or over), or support the great humanitarian work of the Australian Red Cross.
