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

Gilbert's Syndrome

Also Known AsGilbert's disease.
ObligatoryMust not donate if:
Visibly jaundiced.
DiscretionaryIf not visibly jaundiced, accept.
Additional InformationGilbert's syndrome is an inherited defect in bilirubin metabolism. It is harmless but can cause jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes). Blood banks are unlikely to use blood that appears jaundiced. This means any visibly jaundiced donation is likely to be wasted.
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DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.