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Questions & Answers
What is the British Bone Marrow Registry?
The British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR) recruits donors from the blood
donor population and is run by the NBS on behalf of the other UK blood
transfusion services. The BBMR work in conjunction with other UK donor
registries. We are also part of Bone Marrow Donors Worldwide (BMDW)
- an internet-based organisation with more than 6 million registered
potential donors. This allows us to quickly identify potential donors
anywhere in the world.
What happens when I register?
We will ask you to supply a sample of your blood so we can identify your
tissue type. Once we know what type you are your details will be added
to a confidential computerised register and we'll send you a registration
card with a unique identification number on it for easy reference.
Your details will be held on the registry for as long as you are able to
give blood, or until the age of 60.
What happens if I'm identified as a potential donor?
You may be asked to provide another blood sample so extra checks on your
tissue type can be made. If your tissue type does match and you are
selected to donate bone marrow or stem cells the procedure will be
explained to you fully by a counselling medical officer. We will ask
you to have a few more blood tests to make sure there is no risk to
you or the patient receiving the donation, and then take it from there.
To request further information about bone marrow donation, click here
To view the Haemopoietic Stem Cell Services on the Hospitals &
Science website, click
here
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