Thrombophilia

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

A variety of conditions predisposing people to blood clots (thrombosis).

See also Thrombophilia

Guidance

Unacceptable

Recognised thrombophilia in association with at least one episode of thrombosis;

Recognised protein C, protein S or antithrombin deficiency, even if the donor themselves has not suffered from thrombosis;

Proven Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome

Acceptable

Thrombophilia other than protein C, protein S or antithrombin deficiency, with no documented history of thrombosis;

Family history of thrombosis with any thrombophilia other than protein C, protein S or antithrombin deficiency.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Protein C deficiency

Protein S deficiency

Factor V Leiden

Prothrombin mutation

Lupus anticoagulant

Antiphospholipid antibody

High factor VIII level

Antithrombin deficiency

Homocysteinaemia/MTHFR mutation

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012