NMDP Donor Information

  • Donors must be 18-60 years of age
  • Testing to become a marrow donor is currently free
  • We encourage giving a pint of blood along with the marrow tubes to help offset the normal $45.00 NMDP fee charged to sign up
  • Donors must be in good general health
  • Medical conditions can prevent certain individuals from being a marrow donor
You cannot be a marrow donor if you have the following:
Condition Restriction Exception
Asthma Require regular medications or major attack in last 5 years In childhood exercise or allergy induced
Cancer All types Cured basal cell cervical in situ
Heart All attacks/surgery. Cornorary artery disease. Congenital correction
Stroke with Residual Disability   None
Mitral Valve Prolapse Require medications or physical restrictions Asymptomatic
Seizure Convulsion More than 1 in last year  
Diabetes Require insulin/oral meds Diet controlled
Hepatitis HBsAg or anti HCV A; vaccinated; unspecified hepatitis
Obesity Call the Blood Assurance NMDP Representatives for guidelines  
Back Problems Chronic pain or surgery in last 5 years; disc problem  

Generally Acceptable Conditions/Medications:
Conditions Medications
High Blood Pressure (if controlled) Blood Pressure Medications
Pregnancy (temporarily deferred) Birth Control Pills/Hormones
Low Weight Allergy Medications
Respiratory Infections Antibiotics
Anemia Diet Pills/Vitamins/Herbs

  		 
For more information, call:

The National Marrow Donor Program: 1-800-MARROW-2
Blood Assurance: 423-756-0966 ext. 159 or 1-800-962-0628 ext. 159
Carla Lewis: 423-752-8468 or marrow@bloodassurance.org