JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

4. Autoimmune Liver Disease

Includes

Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).

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Must not donate

See if Relevant

Autoimmune Disease
Hepatitis
Steroid Therapy

Additional Information

Autoimmune liver disease in its early stages may be asymptomatic or present with mild symptoms such as itchy skin (pruritis) and fatigue. The donor may require no treatment or treatment for symptom control only for an extended period.