Bipolar Affective Disorder
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Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Psychiatric disorder characterised by alternating phases of hyperactive behaviour (mania) and severe depression.
Guidance
May be acceptable if not currently manic, or if condition adequately treated with medication or counseling. Disease must be stable for at least one year. In addition, if donor is taking valproate or carbamazepine, it should be established that medication is well tolerated, with no significant effect on blood counts and liver function. Donors taking lithium may donate by bone marrow only.
Ask the following questions:
Can the donor work and travel? Could the donor cope with a hospital stay if required to donate? Could the donor cope with pressures involved with donating, as donation may be a stressful procedure for some individuals?
If the answer to these questions are yes, than accept.
Refer to medical officer if necessary.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Manic Depression
Manic Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012