Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Also known as: G6PD deficiency

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Must not donate if:
   Severe.
2. If accepted, must inform:
   Transplant Centre, Collection centre and, If BM donor, the anesthetist.

Supporting information

Additional information

This is an X-linked red cell enzyme deficiency that is variable in its severity. Suitability as a donor should be discussed with a Designated Medical Officer. The condition would be transmissible to recipient of stem cells so Transplant Centres need to undertake their own risk assessment.

Reason for change:

To improve clarity and provide additional information.

Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 29 (24 April 2018)