Difference between revisions of "G6PD Deficiency"
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==Guidance== | ==Guidance== | ||
− | Unacceptable if severe. If mild may donate but discuss with anaesthetist and inform transplant centre. | + | Discuss with Medical Officer. Unacceptable if severe. If mild may donate but discuss with anaesthetist and inform transplant centre. |
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== |
Revision as of 13:42, 16 August 2013
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Deficiency of an enzyme important in providing energy to cells, particularly red blood cells. Sufferers are prone to breakdown of red blood cells when exposed to certain drugs or other physiological stresses.
Guidance
Discuss with Medical Officer. Unacceptable if severe. If mild may donate but discuss with anaesthetist and inform transplant centre.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012