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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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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Public vs Private Cord Blood Banking

Discover the differences between public and private cord blood banks, and learn more about which option will be best for your family.

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C-Sections and Cord Blood Banking: Everything You Need to Know

Cord blood collection during a C-section is possible, but unique. Learn more about the process and precautions now.

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MSCs: Characteristics, Advantages Over Other Stem Cells, & Applications

Umbilical cords contain two types of stem cells - hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Let's learn about MSCs.

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Cord Blood Banking Review by a Registered Nurse

Read a review of the full cord blood banking process from a registered nurse who turned to cord blood banking after a devastating cancer diagnosis.

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Cord Blood Banking Process: Step-by-Step Guide

A guide for parents to outline what cord blood banking is, how it can be used, and how to actually go through the process of banking.

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HSCs and MSCs: What is the Difference?

Umbilical cords contain two types of stem cells - hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). What's the difference?

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