Research Policies & Protocols
Access policies and procedures designed to help collection and apheresis centers work effectively with NMDPSM and the network.
Product Collection Manual
Comprehensive guide for NMDP Network collection centers and apheresis
centers.
Donor Patient Confidentiality
Guidelines and procedures for protecting the privacy of people who receive transplants or donate blood stem cells.
PBSC Protocols
Find the current NMDP IRB-approved version of the PBSC protocol.
GRID (Global Registration Identifier for Donors)
Explains the GRID for donors and next steps to implementing the GRID standard for donors from the NMDP RegistrySM
Financial Resources
NMDP finance policies, including reimbursement, travel and business
expense information.
Universal Procedures of Interaction
Checklists for required content in the procedures of interaction between centers.
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
Resources for CPI samples, research samples and forms submission.
AC & CC Qualification
Overview of the AC & CC contract manufacturing qualification process.
FDA Reference Guide
Information, regulations and training regarding FDA requirements for
NMDP products.
Request trademark and copyright permissions
Request permission to use our trademarks and logos.
AID-00018 NMDP Non-Compliance Policy for Network Centers (Legacy A00199)
Process followed when a Network Center is subject to probation, suspension (including summary suspension), termination, or other loss of participation privileges due to non-compliance.
Data Use and Processing Policies
Applies to any non-EU organization. Includes data security requirements to ensure ongoing data consistency throughout the NMDP network.
PL-00032 Business Travel and Expense Policy (Legacy P00042)
Applies to all business travel and expenses incurred by individuals authorized to travel on behalf of
the Organization with the exception of donor and courier travel.
PL-00077 Network Document Release Policy (Legacy P00108)
Operational documents such as manuals of operation, SOPs, policies, and forms, released to NMDP network partners on a quarterly basis. Sixty day notice of changes will be provided whenever possible.
AID-00040 Apheresis Center Coordinator Responsibilities and Qualifications (Legacy A00302)
WM AID-00040 NMDP Apheresis Center Coordinator Responsibilities and Qualifications (Legacy A00302) (effective 1/27/25)
The apheresis center coordinator manages the process to collect HPC(A) and MNC(A) products as requested by the donor center for NMDP.
AID-00066 Collection Center Coordinator Responsibilities and Qualifications (Legacy A00415)
WM AID-00066 NMDP Collection Center Coordinator Responsibilities and Qualifications (Legacy A00415) (effective 1/27/25)
The collection center coordinator manages the processes related to collecting HPC(M) for NMDP.
Ensures the most efficient and effective operation of the participating Network centers through implementation of record retention procedures in accordance with applicable local, state and federal legal requirements.
FDA Regulations for Apheresis Centers (PDF)
Apply the regulations to the work at your apheresis center by examining audit findings and understanding why quality is a good business practice.
MAN-00011 DC MOP Chapter 15 Adverse Events (Legacy A00182)
Purpose for reporting adverse events to NMDP to ensure the safety of donors and patients.