Russia to Update Blood Donation Rules from Jan 1, 2027
New rules for blood donation in Russia will take effect on January 1, 2027, expanding temporary contraindications and changing documentation and donation frequency requirements.
Consensus
- New blood donation rules in Russia will take effect on January 1, 1, 2027.
- The rules will expand the list of temporary contraindications to include certain medications, diseases, and medical procedures.
- The process for donor registration will require a passport and SNILS.
- The maximum annual number of blood donations will be removed as a requirement.
- Changes are intended to improve safety for both donors and recipients.
Points of divergence
- The list of temporary contraindications will include the use of glucocorticosteroids and dermatotropic agents, as well as chronic diseases such as those affecting the cardiovascular, neurological, autoimmune, and infectious systems. — vm
- Electronic consent forms for donation and personal data processing will be accepted and stored for 50 years, while paper documents will be kept for 30 years instead of 5 years. — vm
- Donors must provide informed consent and personal data processing consent before their first donation at each blood service organization they have not previously donated at. — vm
- The changes are driven by the need to ensure recipient safety and protect donors, especially those with chronic conditions or weakened immunity. — vm
- The updated rules will include amputations and eye surgeries as temporary contraindications. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- What blood donors need to know: how blood donation rules will change from January 1, 2027 — Вечерняя Москва
- New rules for blood donation in Russia have become known — Вести