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CD 34 cells

Number allocated to the population of cells in the blood and marrow which contain most of the stem cells used in transplant. A ‘CD 34 count’ is used to measure a patient’s readiness to have cells collected after mobilisation.

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Last updated on April 17th, 2023

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