Bone marrow/PBSC assessments
The HTA regulates bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) donation from adults who lack capacity to consent and children who lack competence to consent under the Human Tissue Act 2004 and the Human Tissue Act 2004 (Persons who Lack Capacity to Consent and Transplants) Regulations 2006 (Regulations).
An Accredited Assessor (AA) must assess such potential donation and a report submitted to the HTA for decision. Following an assessment, AAs submit a report of their assessment to the HTA. The HTA makes the decision whether or not to approve the proposed donation. Further information regarding HTA’s role and accredited assessment can be found in the pages below.
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01 Feb, 2022
Bone Marrow and PBSC donation where the donor is an adult lacking capacity or child without competence
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20 Jan, 2022
Bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) donation: Legal Framework
Information on the legal and regulatory framework of Bone Marrow and PBSC donations.
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01 Feb, 2022
About Accredited Assessors
Information on Accredited Assessors and their duties as part of the process of regulating bone marrow and PBSC donations.
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15 Jul, 2021
Information about HTA Portal (including login)
Accredited Assessors submit their reports using the HTA’s online submission system. This is a secure system which is data protected.
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15 Jul, 2021
Template Bone marrow and PBSC referral letter
Transplant units and Stem Cell coordinators must use the updated template referral letter when referring a case to the HTA.
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11 Mar, 2025
Codes of Practice
Here you can find our Codes of Practice, practical guidance to professions carrying out activities we regulate.