What is a bone marrow donor registry?
Patients and donors must share common inherited genetic factors. Fewer than 30% of the patients find donors among their siblings. Others must seek an unrelated stem cell donor in bone marrow donor registries around the world What is the process? When a match is sought for a person in need of a stem cell transplant, the blood samples at Ezer Mizions Registry are checked to find a genetically matching donor for the patient. Further blood testing reveals whether there is a complete match so that a stem cell transplant can take place. Why is a blood sample required? A small blood sample is taken to determine tissue type when the potential stem cell donor joins the Registry. The blood sample is laboratory tested and the data is stored in the Registry. Ezer Mizions Medical Advisory Board has recommended the use of blood samples for genetic testing since this method – which is used internationally has proven to be the most reliable form of testing. Why is a Jewish bone marrow registry necessa
