Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency - Cord Blood

Also known as: G6PD deficiency

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Mother or father affected by clinically significant disease, and infant is affected.

Discretionary

1. If infant shown to be unaffected, accept.
2. If father affected and male infant, accept.
3. If infant could be affected, obtain information about clinical severity of G6PD deficiency in the parent, follow-up information on child donor and discuss with Designated Medical Officer.

Supporting information

Additional information

This is an X linked red cell enzyme deficiency that is variable in its severity. A transplant centre may accept a donor with G6PD deficiency if the phenotype is mild.

Reason for change:

To improve clarity and provide additional information.

Version details:

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