Cord Blood Registry is the Name to Trust |
| Validation of Processing: AABB Accreditation |
Cord Blood Registry's laboratory and processing facility is accredited by the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) for the specialized processing of hematopoietic stem cells. The laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for cord blood processing and storage. Cord Blood Registry is also registered with the FDA and licensed in New York and New Jersey. |
| Ownership of Laboratory and Methodology |
Cord Blood Registry owns and operates the laboratory and storage facility located in Tucson, AZ. We take full responsibility to ensure that the processing, quality control, and quality assurance metrics are in accordance with AABB and FDA guidelines. The laboratory and storage facility is located in a safe geographical location, with little risk of airport closures, transportation delays due to weather, or natural disasters |
| Validation of Procedures: Transplantation Experience |
The storage facility has released 80 client samples for use in transplant. All samples were viable and chosen for use by the transplant physician because they provided the patient with the best chance of survival. Samples used in transplant are the ultimate validation of our collection, processing, and storage methods. |
| Unique Processing:
Cell Separation |
Our processing takes the extra step to remove the red blood cells from cord blood samples. Cell separation minimizes the risk of blood type (ABO) incompatibility if cord blood is needed for use in a family member other than the newborn and reduces the amount of DMSO needed to preserve the sample. DMSO can cause problematic side effects when the sample is used. Our processing also produces a greater stem cell yield. |
| Unique Cryopreservation |
Samples are typically placed into multiple units designed for long-term storage in cryogenic storage. Storing in multiple cryovials allows for the option to use the cord blood sample for more than one treatment as future stem cell expansion technologies develop. |
| Patient/Physician:
Long-Term Stability |
Cord Blood Registry has maintained profitable operations since 1999 and our long-term affiliation with the University of Arizona provides added security for our client's newborn stem cells. |
| Collection Methods |
We offer both the syringe and blood bag collection methods. |
| Laboratory Experience |
CBR has successfully processed and stored stem cells for more than 220,000 newborns. |
| OB/CNM Experience |
More than 25,000 caregivers have collected cord blood for our clients in more than 3,000 hospitals and in more than 72 countries. |
| ID and Tracking |
Our barcode identification system is unique to each enrollment. The ID follows our clients' paperwork, kit, and sample from the moment they enroll to the time each unit is stored in the cryogenic vault. A triple identification records the location of each baby's stored newborn stem cells units.
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