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You are a potential match for a patient

What happens next? If your tissue characteristics match those of a patient, our staff will contact you immediately to ask if you are still willing to donate your stem cells. If you are, we will carry out a few tests and ask you some questions to ensure that you will be able to donate.

If your tissue characteristics match those of a patient, our staff will contact you immediately to ask if you are still willing to donate your stem cells. If you are, we will carry out a few tests and ask you some questions to ensure that you will be able to donate. We will be happy to explain the exact procedure of donation at any point of time.

briefing call

The briefing call

The briefing call provides all the information you need about making a blood stem cell donation

Doctor interviews donor

Health questionnaire – Your health is our top priority!

Immediately after the briefing, we will send you a questionnaire about your current state of health.

Pipetting process in the DKMS laboratory

Confirmatory typing – Further analysis of your tissue characteristics

After our initial briefing, we will ask you for a blood sample. We will arrange a blood draw at your residence or your place of work.

Result: Get ready to save a life! But how long does it all take?

If you turn out to be the best matching donor for a patient and consent to the donation, the length of time it takes for the procedure to happen can vary.

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