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From patient orientation through the reinfusion process, Blood Center nurses and NTS technical staff offer patients more than just another procedure in the course of their treatment. Our caring and professional staff are ready with a warm smile at a difficult time, a clear explanation of a complicated procedure, and the reassurance of the best possible care. For patients, this combination of expertise and personalized care contributes to peace of mind and heightened confidence in their overall care program.
With highly individualized patient care, patients have their own nurse and have the option of having a friend or relative with them during the collection procedure.
During the collection process Blood Center Staff:
- monitor the patient during the stem cell mobilization phase
- collect cells by leukapheresis (at the Blood Center or a hospital) to meet the protocol's target count
- provide CD34 counts, cryopreserve, quality test, and store the cells
- provide collection results immediately to the physician
- support the stem cell reinfusion process at the hospital. A stem cell technologist transports the stem cells to the patient's bedside, thaws the cells and provides technical assistance until the infusion is complete
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The Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant Program: A central resource for high quality, cost effective patient care. |
