Liz Higgins - Haematology Association of Ireland
Liz Higgins - Haematology Association of Ireland
Liz Higgins - Haematology Association of Ireland
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Sources <strong>of</strong> Bone Marrow<br />
Stem Cells<br />
Bone marrow (BM) - aspirated from<br />
the posterior iliac crests under GA,<br />
usually 800-1200mls in volume<br />
Peripheral blood stem cells<br />
(PBSC) - following the administration<br />
<strong>of</strong> growth colony stimulating factor (G-<br />
CSF) + / - Chemotherapy