G6PD Deficiency
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 (haemolysis) when exposed to certain drugs or other physiological stresses. This is an X linked red cell enzyme deficiency that is variable in its severity. Suitability as a donor should be discussed with the attending Medical Officer. The condition would be transmissible to recipient of stem cells so Transplant Centres need to undertake their own risk assessment.
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
1 June 2016