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Being a donor can be as simple as donating blood platelets

December 6, 2019

PBSC (peripheral blood stem cell) donation
PBSC (peripheral blood stem cell) donation

PBSC (which stands for peripheral blood stem cell ) donation is a non-surgical, outpatient procedure.  There are two ways to donate to a patient – peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) or bone marrow. More than 80% of transplant requests are for peripheral blood stem cells.

On the day of your PBSC donation, your blood is removed through a needle in one arm and passed through a machine that will collect only the blood-forming cells. The remaining blood is returned to you through a needle in the other arm. This process is similar to what is used when donating blood platelets.The process takes 4 to 6 hours, and donors can watch a movie, nap, or talk with friends while donating.

Less than 20% of donations are bone marrow, usually requested for children. 

Here’s how you can help give the gift of life: How to Register

Stem cells and bone marrow regenerate naturally.  Register 

 

 

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