BioBanking & Genomic Services

Banking your baby’s stem cells and perinatal tissues is one of the most important choices you’ll ever make for your child, and we’re here to help! You’ll find all the insights and information you’ll need to make the best decision for your family.

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What's Your Cord Blood Banking Knowledge?

What is your cord blood knowledge? Quiz yourself with the questions below and find out!

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Cord Blood Banking Cost Comparison: CBR, Viacord, and Americord

See how Americord offers competitive pricing in comparison to competitors like CBR or Viacord, and learn more about the benefits we offer.

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Do Insurance Companies Cover Cord Blood Banking?

We get it, cord blood banking is an investment. The question is it covered by insurance? In this blog we break down what can be covered.

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Placental Tissue Stem Cells To Treat Mothers

You've heard about umbilical cord blood and tissue banking, but what about placenta tissue banking?

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Bone Marrow vs. Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplant

Both bone marrow and cord blood stem cell transplants are designed to replace unhealthy cells with healthy ones. Read about both of them in detail here.

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Adult Stem Cell vs. Cord Blood Banking: Similar Choices, Important Differences

While both options have similar merit, there are some important differences to consider.

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Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Matching and Stem Cell Transplants

More than 130,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer in the United States every year.

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Cord Blood Use in High-Risk Pregnancies

During a high risk pregnancy, which is often caused by a hereditary condition, banked cord blood can be vital to the health of both mother and child.

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Blood Clots & Pregnancy: Risk, Prevention & Cord Blood Banking

Pregnant women are about 5 times more likely to develop blood clots than non-pregnant women. The question is can you still bank cord blood?

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