What Happens before your Release

Transplant centers don’t send patients home until they meet the following criteria;  •They have no fever for 48 hours •They are able to take and keep down pills or other drugs for 48 hours •Their nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are controlled with medicine •Their neutrophil count (absolute neutrophil count or ANC) is at least 500 to 1,000/mm3•They have a hematocrit of at least 25% to 30% •They have a platelet count of at least 15,000 to 20,000/mm3•They have someone to help them at home and a safe and supportive home environment If patients do not meet all of these requirements, but still don’t need the intensive care of the transplant unit, they may be moved another oncology unit. When you do go home, you may need to stay near the transplant center for some time, depending on your condition.