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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Cord Blood Banking & Living Abroad: Why Americord is the Best Choice

At Americord, we strive to make cord blood storage and banking as easy as possible with policies that address clients’ real life situations.

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Americord Cord Blood Collection Kit: Why Is It Better

The cord blood collection kit matters when choosing a cord blood bank. Americord has taken steps to make sure our kit excels at every step of the process.

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Cord Blood Banking: A Guide to the Basics and Benefits

Since you only have one chance to save your newborn's umbilical cord blood, it’s important to understand the potential benefits, process, and alternatives.

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All About Cord Blood Banking: Wednesday Wisdom

Read this interview between Kirsten Brunner, MA, LPC. and Martin Smithmyer, the founder and CEO of Americord, to learn more about cord blood banking.

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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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