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How would a doctor determine if i was a suitable stem cell donor for my sister?
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Blood test: They can check this by taking a sample of blood.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Test: The first screening can be done - by swabbing the inner part of the cheek ( cheek swab). The next step -then by a blood test
Answered 2/21/2012
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