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

Huntington's Disease

Also Known AsHuntington's chorea.
ObligatoryMust not donate if:
Symptomatic.
DiscretionaryAsymptomatic carriers, accept.
Additional InformationHuntington'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.
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DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.