Hereditary spherocytosis - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Essential information

Obligatory

1. Must not donate if:
   Clinically significant haemolysis.
2. Inform Transplant Centre if:
   Cells are from a donor with hereditary spherocytosis.

Supporting information

Additional information

Hereditary spherocytosis is a variably inherited but usually dominant condition. Suitability as a donor should be discussed with a Designated Medical Officer.

Reason for change:

The entry has been changed to be consistent with the guideline for 'Hereditary Elliptocytosis'.

Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (11 December 2007)