Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Practice Test

What is the age criteria for birth tissue donors regarding the birth mother?

1. Over the age of 18

2. No age limit for the birth mother

3. Policy as written in the bank's SOPM's

4. Under the age of 55

The correct answer is: No age limit for the birth mother

The age criteria for birth tissue donors regarding the birth mother can vary depending on specific policies established by each tissue bank, but generally, it's accurate to say that there is no fixed age limit for the birth mother. This flexibility allows tissue banks to consider donors of various ages, as long as other qualifications and health criteria are met to ensure safety and effectiveness in tissue donation. While certain banks may have specific policies indicated in their Standard Operating Procedures Manuals (SOPMs) or recommendations for particular age ranges based on medical research or experience, these are not universal rules applicable across all tissue banks. For instance, some may recommend more stringent age criteria due to potential risks, while others may not impose any upper age limitations. Thus, the absence of a set age limit provides a broader opportunity for potential donations. This approach enables tissue banks to optimize donor recruitment while ensuring that all other health and screening protocols are adhered to, which is essential for maintaining donor safety and the quality of the tissue procured.