Cystic Fibrosis

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Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis

RECRUITMENT- NOT ACCEPTABLE

VT - NOT ACCEPTABLE

Carrier of Cystic Fibrosis Gene

RECRUITMENT- ACCEPTABLE

VT - ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Genetic condition causing recurrent lung infections and pancreatic failure with malabsorption.


Approximately 1 in 25 people of white Northern European descent carry the cystic fibrosis gene. These people are entirely asymptomatic.

Guidance

Procedural risk. Do not accept.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

CF

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012