NMDP Donor Information

  • Donors must be 18-60 years of age
  • Total cost to add a member to this life-saving registry is about $100. Please contribute what you can to make it possible for more people to join in the future.
  • Your generous tax-deductible contribution to Be the Match Foundation will help add more members to the registry, giving more hope for a cure.
  • Donors must be in good general health
  • Medical conditions can prevent certain individuals from being a marrow donor
  • You can save a life! Give today!
You cannot be a marrow donor if you have the following:
Condition Restriction Exception
Asthma

Dependent on oral steroids or
<2 years since major heart attack

 Mild asthma & symptoms controlled even if on daily inhaler or non-steroid oral meds
Cancer All types Cured melanoma, breast, bladder or cervical in situ;
Cured localized basal or squamous skin
Heart All attacks/surgery. Cornorary artery disease. Congenital correction
Stroke with Residual Disability Defer None
Mitral Valve Prolapse Require medications or physical restrictions; valve surgery Asymptomatic
Seizure Convulsion Seizure in last year; uncontrolled and/or poorly controlled seizure activity  
Diabetes Insulin dependent; take non-insulin injections Diet controlled or oral meds
Hepatitis HBsAg or anti HCV Hep A if >6 months
Obesity Will be evaluated if become potential donor  
Back Problems Chronic pain or surgery in last 2 years; disc problem or fracture; scoliosis surgery with rods  

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