BLOOD PROGRAM LETTERS

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The Armed Services Blood Program Office (ASBPO) is chartered by the Department of Defense (DoD) to coordinate the provisions of blood products throughout the Services to meet medical requirements during national emergencies and overseas military operations. ASBP Blood Program Letters (BPLs) are issued by ASBPO on items that affect one or multiple components of the ASBP. Addressed within the BPLs are updates to the Standardized Donor Deferral Lists, which are used to determine donor eligibility. Direct links to the most recent versions of the deferral lists are provided below.

ASBP Standardized Donor Deferral Lists

The ASBP provides guidelines regarding factors that may affect blood donor eligibility. Specific areas addressed include:

• ASBPO Donor Screening Tool (Right click and select Save Target As to download the file)
  
  
• Blood Donor Medication List (14 March 2012)
  
  
• Blood Donor Immunizations List (14 March 2012)
  
  
• Blood Donor Medical Conditions List (14 March 2012)
  
  
• Countries with Blood Donation Travel Risks (25 April 2012)
  
  
• State Tattoo and Permanent Make-Up Reference List (14 March 2012)
  
  

Blood Program Letters

This section lists BPLs in reverse chronological order of the date issued. Letters are grouped by year and are available for dates through 1988. Click on the year below to view the BPLs.

To request a copy of BPLs not available online, please e-mail, fax (703-681-7541) or phone (703-681-6067) your request. Be sure to note the BPL name and number as they appear below and include an address or fax number where the document should be sent. Also include your phone number so that we may contact you in the event of any transmission difficulties.