Exposure Risk

There is a three month deferral for a history of:

• Accidental needle stick with needle used by or on another person
• Exposure to another individual’s blood through contact with an open wound or mucous membranes
• A tattoo at an unregulated state facility
• Ear or body piercing at an unregulated facility
• History of syphilis or gonorrhea, or treatment for syphilis or gonorrhea
• Partner with HIV/AIDS or HIV risk
• Partner or prostitute who takes money or drugs in exchange for sex
• Males who have had sexual contact with another male
• Females who have had sexual contact with a male who has had sexual contact with another male
• You have received money or drugs in exchange for sex
• You have used a needle to take a drug or steroids not prescribed by a physician
• History of receiving a blood transfusion

There is a 12 month deferral for a history of:

• Partner with active hepatitis
• Jail, prison, juvenile detention center, or lock-up for more than 72 hours