Confirming Commitment
A patient might need you
Great news: You’re a close match
Tell us right away whether we can count on you to donate and potentially be this patient's cure—you might be their only option.
How you were matched
Matching is based on HLA typing, a process that identifies proteins on your cells. Some HLA types are less common than others, so you could be this patient’s only match or one of few.
What happens during initial contact
The patient's doctor is considering a blood stem cell transplant as a treatment option. We start searching for and contacting matching donors.
It's important to note that the doctor has not yet confirmed the patient will proceed to transplant. Confirmation will come later.
15-minute health screening
A phone call with your specialist is needed at every stage to ensure you're able to donate. All of your information is kept confidential.
How long does this stage take?
Please get in touch with your specialist as soon as possible to keep the process moving. It could take a few days or a few months for the doctor to determine what's best.
What happens next
If the patient proceeds to transplant and you're a close match, you might be contacted for further screening.
If you’re not a close match, you’ll remain on the registry to potentially help another patient unless you ask to be removed.
