Comparison guide to newborn stem cell companies
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CBR | Viacord* | Cryo-Cell† | |
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Number of newborn stem cell samples¶ stored | 900K | 400K+ | 250K‖ |
Number of families who have used their cord blood stem cells | 600+ | 400+ | 81+ |
Number of clinical trials the company has invested in | 5 | 2 | 0‖ |
Has a special-access program for families with a qualifying medical need |
Yes Newborn Possibilities Program offers expanded access
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Yes Sibling Connection
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Yes Donor Transplant Program
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Offers a program for families to participate in a health registry to help advance the science of newborn stem cells |
Yes Family Health Registry |
No | No |
Provides families access to Certified Genetic Counselors or clinical specialists to discuss how newborn stem cells may be applicable to the family |
Yes CBR has a dedicated staff of Certified Genetic Counselors |
No | No |
Most recommended by OB/GYNs4 and expecting parents |
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CBR | Viacord* | Cryo-Cell† | |
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The company owns its storage facility | Yes | Yes‖ | No‖ |
The company has a strong corporate structure and financial stability |
Yes subsidiary of California Cryobank, the world’s largest donor sperm and egg bank. Privately held by the investment firm, GI Partners. |
Yes subsidiary of Perkin-Elmer, a publicly-traded biotech company with a multi-product portfolio |
Unclear a publicly-traded company with a single product portfolio |
Location of storage facility |
Arizona (Historically low risk of natural disasters) |
Kentucky (High tornado risk) |
Florida (High hurricane risk) |
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CBR | Viacord* | Cryo-Cell† | |
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The collection bag was designed to help maximize the cord blood collection volume | ![]() |
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Anticoagulant | Dry heparin | Liquid CPD | Liquid CPD |
Processing method used to prepare cord blood for cryopreservation | AutoXpress® Platform (AXP®) (automated process) | Hespan (manual process) |
Hespan or PrepaCyte® (manual process) |
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CBR | Viacord* | Cryo-Cell† | |
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Storage method | Whole/segments§ | Cell suspension | Whole/segments |
Collected and transported in Cordprep which is designed to hydrate and minimize contamination during transportation to the lab. | Yes | No | No |
ActivCord™ test performed to assess the health of your baby's cord tissue | Yes | No | No |
Learn more about ActivCord™ and the potential benefits of preserving cord tissue
* Accessed 12.11.18 www.viacord.com
† Accessed 03.07.17 www.cryo-cell.com
§ CBR Systems, Inc.'s activities for New York State residents are limited to collection of umbilical cord tissue and long-term storage of umbilical cord-derived stem cells. CBR Systems, Inc.'s possession of a New York State license for such collection and long-term storage does not indicate approval or endorsement of possible future uses or future suitability of these cells.
‖ If information was not available on company website, data was based on the best information available.
¶ "Newborn stem cell units" refers to cord blood and cord tissue samples
†† Cancellation Policy: You will be charged after your baby is born. If you cancel after enrollment, you will be charged $150.