A patient diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency disorder has asked his siblings to be tested as possible stem cell donors. When discussing this procedure with his family, the nurse emphasizes that stem cells can be harvested from: Select all that appl
A)
bone marrow.
B)
peripheral blood.
C)
skin tissue harvesting.
D)
mouth swabs.
E)
tears.
Ans:
A, B
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Hematopoietic stem cells can be harvested from either the bone marrow or the peripheral blood and also from the umbilical cord blood. From sibling donors, the results are effective with improved survival in approximately 90% of people.
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