How is peripheral blood stem cell collection?

Allows collection of stem cells through the blood rather than bone A Stem cells mobilizer (G-CSF +/- Mozobil) must be taken for 4-6 days prior to extraction to mobilize the stem cells to peripheral blood A Peripheral stem cells collection by Apheresis The whole process may take several hours. Side effects include: Headache Hypocalcemia during procedure muscle aches during a week prior to collection.