Folate Deficiency

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Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor / Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Folate is vital for the production of new DNA. Deficiency causing anaemia with swollen blood cells, and disorders of the nervous system and gut.

Guidance

Acceptable if treated and haemoglobin within normal limits. Check that cause is not reason for exclusion.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012