| Also Known As | Huntington's chorea. |
| Obligatory | Must not donate if: Symptomatic. |
| Discretionary | Asymptomatic carriers, accept. |
| Additional Information | Huntington's disease (HD), is an inherited disorder of the central nervous system. It used to be known as Huntington's chorea or HC. Huntington's disease usually develops in adulthood and can cause a very wide range of symptoms including involuntary movements and memory problems. Involuntary movements could cause problems during the donation process and memory problems could interfere with the selection process. |
| Reason for change | 'Additional Information' has been added. |
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