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If I am tested for a family member, am I automatically part of the NMDPs Be The Match Registry for other patients who may need bone marrow or stem cell transplants?

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If I am tested for a family member, am I automatically part of the NMDPs Be The Match Registry for other patients who may need bone marrow or stem cell transplants?

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No. If you’d like to become part of the NMDP’s Be The Match Registry, you will need to let your clinician know. You will need to complete a consent form and obtain a copy of your HLA typing.