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Originally Posted by squirrellypoo
I've heard about this spit trial for a while, but now the Anthony Nolan Trust (the UK's bone marrow charity) are collecting samples from potential donors by a simple spit test. The process is now entirely done by post, so people don't have to take time off work to get blood drawn at the GP's surgery, so this is great news!
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That certainly is a great idea. By making it so easy and convenient they'll encourage more people to join.
Handy links:
Americans can do the equivalent by ordering a
cheek swab kit from the National Marrow Donor Program.