JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Hereditary Spherocytosis

Obligatory1. Must not donate if:
Clinically significant haemolysis.

2. Inform Transplant Centre if:
Cells are from a donor with hereditary spherocytosis.
Additional InformationHereditary spherocytosis is a variably inherited but usually dominant condition. Suitability as a donor should be discussed with a Designated Medical Officer.
Reason for ChangeThe entry has been changed to be consistent with the guideline for 'Hereditary Elliptocytosis'.

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TDSG-BM Edition 203, Release 02