Also Known As | Gilbert's disease. |
Obligatory | Must not donate if: Visibly jaundiced. |
Discretionary | If not visibly jaundiced, accept. |
Additional Information | Gilbert's syndrome is an inherited defect in bilirubin metabolism. It is harmless but can cause jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes). Blood banks are unlikely to use blood that appears jaundiced. This means any visibly jaundiced donation is likely to be wasted. |
Reason for change | The 'Additional Information' has been modified. |
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