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Proven Storage Methods

Over 28,000 caregivers have collected cord blood for Cord Blood Registry in over 3,500 hospitals located in all 50 states and more than 70 countries.

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Proven Storage Methods

Cord blood stem cells must be well protected when stored at cryogenic temperatures (-196 degrees Celcius). Only CBR's unique methods provide both proven security and flexibility.

  • With the implementation of AXP™, CBR has introduced seamless, cryobags blow-molded to ensure safe cell storage.
  • CBR also utilizes shatter-resistant polypropylene cryovials which are hermetically sealed in a cryosheath. This unique double containment system is designed specifically to protect samples stored at cryogenic temperatures.
  • Samples are typically stored in multi compartments. Additional segments may allow for the ability to amplify a small number of cells, allowing for mulitple uses of a single sample.
  • Storing in cryovials allows our technicians to optimize the concentration of stem cells in each vial. Storing the optimal concentration of cells per vial correlates to higher recovery rates of viable cells when thawed.
Banking cord blood does not guarantee that the cells will provide a cure or be applicable for every situation. For inherited genetic conditions, the child will not be able to use his or her own stem cells. A matched sibling's stem cells would be the first choice. Ultimate use will be determined by the treating physician. Treatment for brain injury and juvenile diabetes is experimental and currently requires the use of your own cord blood. Medical treatments using family banked cord tissue are in early research and are not available today; there is no guarantee that therapies will be developed in the future.
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