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# Turner syndrome - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Discretionary

  If in good health, accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Cardiovascular disease
  - Kidney and bladder disease
Additional information

  Turner syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that occurs in about 1 in 2000 female births. There may be associated problems affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems that should be enquired for, as they may affect donor safety.

Reason for change:
  Relevant links and 'Additional Information' has been added
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 22 (17 July 2014)

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