This depends on whether the donation was due to be ‘fresh’ or ‘cryopreserved’: 

• If it was a fresh donation, your recipient will receive the transplant of your donated cells within 72 hours of your donation – it’s all very quick!
• If you were told that your donated cells were due to be cryopreserved (frozen), one of the Donor Follow Up team will be in touch in a few weeks to let you know the outcome of your donation.
  • In some very rare cases the recipient may become too unwell for transplant and your stem cell donation may not be used. If this happens, we will be in touch and you will be supported by our team as we understand this can be upsetting news to receive.