Becoming a Donor
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Becoming a donor is also easier than ever. It involves registering in
the National Bone Marrow Registry, matching a patient in need, and giving
blood stem cells for the transplant. Each of these steps is described in
detail below.
Registering
The first step to becoming a donor is registering in the National Registry of
Bone Marrow Donors. In order to register, you have to fill out a consent
form, a medical questionnaire, and provide a sample of cells from your
cheek (Click here to see a sample of the cheek swab kit). Usually, the
testing costs $50 but if you cannot or do not want to pay to register,
GiveSunsine.Org will pay. All of the necessary materials will be sent directly
to you from GiveSunshine.Org if you decide to register. All you have to do
is click here.
Matching
Once you are in the registry, your profile will be screened anytime that a
patient needs donor. If it is determined that you may be a match for
someone, additional blood tests will be performed to make sure that you
are a suitable donor. All costs are typically covered by the patient's
insurance.
Donating
If further testing confirms that you are a suitable match, then you will be
asked to become a donor. The entire process in completely confidential.
The donation process will likely involve the collection of peripheral blood
stems cells.
the National Bone Marrow Registry, matching a patient in need, and giving
blood stem cells for the transplant. Each of these steps is described in
detail below.
Registering
The first step to becoming a donor is registering in the National Registry of
Bone Marrow Donors. In order to register, you have to fill out a consent
form, a medical questionnaire, and provide a sample of cells from your
cheek (Click here to see a sample of the cheek swab kit). Usually, the
testing costs $50 but if you cannot or do not want to pay to register,
GiveSunsine.Org will pay. All of the necessary materials will be sent directly
to you from GiveSunshine.Org if you decide to register. All you have to do
is click here.
Matching
Once you are in the registry, your profile will be screened anytime that a
patient needs donor. If it is determined that you may be a match for
someone, additional blood tests will be performed to make sure that you
are a suitable donor. All costs are typically covered by the patient's
insurance.
Donating
If further testing confirms that you are a suitable match, then you will be
asked to become a donor. The entire process in completely confidential.
The donation process will likely involve the collection of peripheral blood
stems cells.