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A small amount of marrow is collected from the back of the donor’s pelvic bone using a special needle and syringe. (The amount of marrow that is collected is determined by the recipient’s weight.) All donors receive general or regional anesthesia for the procedure. This process typically lasts 60 minutes. The donor’s marrow replenishes itself within 4-6 weeks.
