Cord Blood Banking

Umbilical cord blood (UCB) contains stem cells that have already successfully treated a variety of diseases, including leukaemia, lymphomas, hemoglobinopathies, immunodeficiency, and disorders of metabolism; ongoing research continues to explore additional diseases for potential treatment. Cord blood can be stored in private banks or public banks. Private cord blood banks save cord blood for use by the family only, at a cost. Public cord blood banks accept donations and the cord blood is then used for the general public and/or research.