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# Coeliac disease - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Discretionary

  Accept.

## Supporting information

Additional information

  Coeliac disease is an abnormal immune response to gluten (contained in some cereals, in particular wheat) that damages the small bowel. This can lead to poor absorption of minerals and vitamins that are necessary to make blood. Avoiding gluten reverses the problem.

  The haemoglobin screening test will check that an individual is not significantly anaemic before a donation is taken.

Reason for change:
  'Additional Information' has been added.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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