Acupuncture

Acupuncture

You can give blood if you have had acupuncture or dry needling performed by:

  • A Medical Practitioner registered with the Irish Medical Council

  • A Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) andworking for a Medical Practitioner registered with the Irish Medical Council or

  • A Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.

     

    If acupuncture or dry needling was performed by a practitioner other than those listed above, you cannot give blood for at least 4 months (120 days) after your most recent treatment.

    Note: you may be deferred for the reason you had acupuncture, please check the A-Z listing or call our infoline 1800 731 137