Stem cells can be obtained from two sources: the blood and bone marrow. A small needle is placed into your veins to collect blood, which filters the stem cells and then returns the blood to the body. To collect stem cells from bone marrow, a syringe is used to extract them from your pelvic bone. This procedure does not need any surgery; just skin punctures are used where the needle was inserted.

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The process of stem cell harvesting, also commonly referred to as collection of the stems cells involves retrieval of stem cells from either bone marrow; peripheral blood or umbilical cord Blood. The process is different depending on the origin; for instance, bone marrow aspiration takes place during general anesthesia and drawing peripheral blood is comparable to donating blood. Consultation with a hematologist or stem cell transplant specialist is necessary to receive comprehensive information and appropriate advice concerning the chosen method of collecting multiple types of stems.