Evaluation of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donors
Open Access
- 1 January 2005
- journal article
- Published by American Society of Hematology in Hematology
- Vol. 2005 (1), 469-475
- https://doi.org/10.1182/asheducation-2005.1.469
Abstract
Donation of hematopoietic stem cells, either through bone marrow or peripheral blood collection, is a generally safe procedure for healthy donors. Serious adverse events are uncommon and death is exceedingly rare. Nevertheless, all donors must be carefully evaluated and fully informed prior to donation. This should be done by clinicians having good understanding of the potential physical and psychological complications of donation and the factors that may increase these risks. Additionally, donors and graft products must be evaluated for the potential to transmit infections and other diseases to the recipient and to satisfy an increasing number of national and international regulatory requirements. Donors must be able to provide informed consent without coercion or pressure. Special attention to the clinical, psychological and social needs of pediatric donors is necessary.Keywords
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