How will I watch the event virtually?

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The week before the event you will be sent a web link. You will just need to click and follow the link to access the live feed.

There's nothing to download but your event experience will be best via Chrome or Firefox and on a laptop or computer.

What tests do you do on my cord blood donation?

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As well as the above tests we'll do virology and bacteriology tests, looking for any dangerous viruses or bacteria, to make sure it’s safe for a transplant. We also check for genetic conditions, duplicating the neonatal screening tests (eg haemoglobinopathies) We’ll also do haematology tests to see how many stem cells there are in your cord blood donation and to find out the tissue type. That way we can match your donation to someone in need of a lifesaving transplant.