| Obligatory | 1. Must not donate if: Either parent has significant haemolysis. 2. Inform Transplant Centre if: Cells are from a infant with/or at risk of hereditary elliptocytosis. |
| Discretionary | Even if a parent has significant haemolysis, if the cord blood is tested for the condition and the infant is shown to be unaffected, accept. |
| Additional Information | Hereditary elliptocytosis is a variably inherited but usually dominant condition. Suitability as a donor should be discussed with a Designated Medical Officer. |
| Reason for Change | This entry replaces the previous entry for 'Elliptocytosis'. |