We will ask you for another blood or cheek swab sample to make sure you are the best possible match for the patient. If the match is confirmed, we will schedule an information session so you can learn more about the donation process, risks and side effects.

Though almost all-patient information is confidential, we can tell you the patient’s age, gender and disease. We can also tell you the type of donation the patient’s doctor has requested—either marrow or cells collected from the blood, called peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation.

If you consent, we will schedule a physical exam for you. The exam helps ensure that donating would not pose any special risks for either you or the patient.
When you are cleared to donate, your marrow or PBSC Donation will be scheduled at the nearest NMDP center.