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Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Donor / Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Congenital condition caused by acquisition of a third copy of chromosome 21 (there are usually only two copies). Whilst many people with Down syndrome would be able to consent to donation, their bone marrow carries a considerably greater risk of acute leukaemia than the general population.
Guidance
Not acceptable under any circumstances.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
