Day of Collection Quick Guide

Day of collection notification

Collection plan changes can impact the patient and transplant schedule. If a collection is not going as planned, timely and effective communication is required so NMDP can notify all impacted parties and ensure plans can be adjusted.

Contact the NMDP on collection day if:

• Pre-apheresis platelet count on Day 1 is < 120 x 10⁹/L or on Day 2 is <80 x10⁹/L
• There are concerns the transplant center’s requested CD34+ count will not be met
• Unplanned central line is needed
• Donor experiences a serious adverse event 

When in doubt, report the situation. Timely reporting is critical.

 

To report an issue:
Use the NMDP Day of Collection Notification (F01095) form whenever possible. Email completed form to TMS@nmdp.org.

At a minimum, communication should include the following information:

• GRID
• Recipient weight in kg
• Requested total CD34+ (x 10⁶)
• Donor’s pre-apheresis labs
• Platelet count (x 10⁹/L)
• Absolute CD34+ (cells/uL)
• If absolute CD34+ is not available:
• WBC (x 10⁹/L)
• Peripheral CD34+ %
• Collection progress
• Current donor status/tolerance
• Total number of liters processed at time of notification
• Planned total number of liters to be processed
• Who to contact with questions or for updates (name, email, & phone number)

To obtain the form, email TMS@nmdp.org or call 888-510-1808 during business hours or 763-406-4400 outside business hours or on holidays.