Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein. Healthy adults ages 18 to 60 can donate stem cells. Children may be donors for themselves or a sibling. In some cases, people who are older than 60 can donate. If you wish to be a stem cell donor, a blood sample is taken from you and tested for tissue type. It's then compared with the tissue types of people who need a transplant. If a match is found, another blood sample will be taken. This is to see if your tissue type matches well enough for the transplant. If you are chosen as a stem cell donor, you will have a complete physical exam. You will also be asked questions about your health and your family history of diseases. And you'll be asked to sign a consent form to have the procedure. Collecting or harvesting stem cells from your blood is called apheresis. Stem cells can also be collected from your bone marrow. Donations are done in a blood center or hospital. Your bone marrow will make new stem cells to replace the ones you donated. In rare cases, temporary anemia and low platelet counts may occur after a person donates stem cells from their bloodstream. Current as of: October 25, 2024 Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Current as of: October 25, 2024 Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Ignite Healthwise, LLC disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Ignite Healthwise, LLC, visit webmdignite.com. © 2024-2025 Ignite Healthwise, LLC.Topic Contents
Stem Cell Donation
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Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein. Current as of: October 25, 2024 Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review BoardStem Cell Donation
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