Stem Cell Preservation Done Right at LifebankUSA
Placenta Cord Banking, Stem Cell Preservation
Proper stem cell preservation is a guarantee with LifebankUSA™. As a leading blood bank that receives placental and cord blood kits seven days a week and 365 days a year, the Celgene-owned company has the process down to an exact science, as well as the state-of-the-art, cGTP compliant equipment with which to carry it out.
LifebankUSA™ collects and processes placental and cord blood stem cells in a completely closed system, allowing these life-saving CD34+ stem cells to be processed and stored in the most sterile manner possible. The company uses FDA-approved and USP-grade products to carefully extract these stem cells, and meticulously tests the stem cell units for cell viability, cell count with differential, sterility, CD34+ count, and ABO/Rh typing prior to storage.
When cryogenically storing (freezing) these units, LifebankUSA™ uses the most sophisticated methods and technology to ensure long-term viability. One of these methods is “control-rate freezing”, which prevents the units from being frozen too quickly to better maintain cell integrity and improve potential future engraftment. The company also sets itself apart from other cord blood banks by using a special Vapor-Phase cryogenic process. Instead of submerging the units in liquid nitrogen, LifebankUSA™ suspends them just above the liquid to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination.
LifebankUSA™ does everything possible to ensure proper stem cell preservation, knowing full well that tens of thousands of families have trusted the company to help secure their future health.
admin @ March 12, 2009