The Cord Blood Donor Selection Guidelines form a constituent part of Chapter 22 of the Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services in the UK.
JPAC is responsible for this document and receives professional advice from the Standing Advisory Committees that form part of its structure and from other relevant expert groups. The criteria are reviewed regularly to ensure that the stem cells obtained are of the highest quality and of sufficient quantity to meet the needs of recipients. The guidelines on this website are always up-to-date, but implementation dates may vary between the four UK Services. Please consult your local Service (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) for details of implementation dates.
Please note, these guidelines are for use by medical professionals who are trained in their use. It is not possible to answer questions or provide personal medical advice through this website. Help with such matters may be available through a local blood transfusion and tissue transplantation helpline.
To navigate the guidelines online use the A-Z Search. To download a portable document file (PDF) as resource for a printed version see the Source Files. Users of these guidelines must ensure that they have the latest version and that recent changes have been implemented by their Service.
Updates lists alterations to the guidelines made since publication of this edition.
Comments about the content of these guidelines, including notification of errors, omissions and suggestions for improvements, should be sent to the Chair of the Standing Advisory Committee on Cellular Therapy Products (SACCTP):
Dr Kenneth Douglas Kenny.Douglas@nhs.scot