Finding a match of the same ethnicity as the recipient is the key to finding an exact genetic match for umbilical cord blood.
Because of racial inequities in access to healthcare and access to donating one's umbilical cord blood, it is especially difficult to find a match as a person of color or someone who is mixed race.
On top of that, there is only a 29% chance that a match will be accepted by the recipient's system. So, the answer is yes, you could find a match, but the probability of a successful match is slim.
Questions? You can always email our Anja Health Account Specialist team for help at hello@anjahealth.com .