Abstract
Objective: This study aims to explore some aspects of serological disability in donors of a blood bank in northeastern Brazil between 2010 and 2017. Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive and exploratory study of candidates for donation with positive serology for HIV and HCV, which was carried out through the HEMOPLUS program at the blood bank in northeastern Brazil Results: Total and annual prevalence of serological disability were calculated and the profile of candidates for donation was evaluated. Among 52,201 candidates for donation during the study period, 40,724 (78%) were considered fit and 1,114 (2.7%) unfit for donation, with 40 (3.6%) being considered unfit for presenting positive serology for HCV, and 16 (1.4%) for HIV. As for the profile of the donation candidates, 75.2% were male and 48% were between 30-49 years old. Conclusion: There was a decreasing trend of inability for HCV and HIV among donors, indicating a decrease in the risk of contamination through blood transfusion, highlighting the importance of serological screening to ensure transfusion safety.