Galactosaemia
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Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Explanation of Condition
Metabolic disease leading to build up of galactose-1-phosphate in the blood stream, causing liver and kidney disease, and brain damage. However, the equivalent enzyme in blood cells is unaffected.
Guidance
Inherited metabolic disease. G-CSF dose not contain galactose in any quantity capable of causing symptoms, and donors may donate safely.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
