Compare Cord Blood Banks | Cord Blood Bank Comparison Chart | FamilyCord

Selecting a cord blood bank is an important decision, and we believe there are clear differences in cord blood banks. Below is a chart that details some key factors about FamilyCord and other leading cord blood banks.

	FamilyCord	CBR	ViaCord
Annual Storage	$ 125	$ 125	$ 125
One-Time Processing	$1,820	$1,920	$1,975
Professional Medical Courier	$ 150	$ 150	$ 150
Total 1st Year Fee	$2,095	$2,195	$2,250
FDA Approved Blood Bag FDA Registered Laboratory FDA Approved Blood Bag FamilyCord uses the gravity bag method. This is similar to the methods used by the American Red Cross for blood collection. FDA Registered Laboratory Our facility is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We follow FDA guidelines for testing, processing, storing, labeling, and distribution of umbilical cord blood stem cells.	•	•	•
AABB Accredited Cord Blood Facility American Association of Blood Banks FamilyCord is accredited with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Since 1957, AABB has been a leader in the development of standards for voluntary compliance in blood bank blood component collection, processing and transfusion. In 1991, the AABB published its first Standards for Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells which covers the collection, processing and transplantation of marrow, peripheral blood and umbilical cord blood progenitor cells. The AABB Accreditation Program strives to improve the quality and safety of collecting, processing, testing, distributing and administering blood and blood products. The Accreditation Program assesses the quality and operational systems in place within the facility. The basis for assessment includes compliance with Standards, Code of Federal Regulations and federal guidance documents. This independent assessment of a facility's operation helps them to prepare for other inspections and serves as a valuable tool to improve both compliance and operations. Accreditation is granted for collection, processing, testing, distribution, and administration of blood and blood components; hematopoietic progenitor cell activities; cord blood activities; perioperative activities; parentage testing activities; immunohematology reference laboratories and SBB schools.	•	•	•
A+ Rating with Better Business Bureau	•		•
Physician Owned and Operated with Transplant Physician Medical Director CD34 Testing (Stem Cell Count) Cells expressing CD34 (CD34+ cell) are normally found in the umbilical cord and bone marrow as hematopoietic cells.	•
Collection Kit with 10+ Hours Thermal Stability Collection Kit with 10+ Hours Thermal Stability Extreme temperature and transportation delays can destroy the stem cells in your cord blood if not properly protected. This is why FamilyCord has designed a patented, state-of-the-art collection kit to protect your blood during shipping.	•
Maximum Stem Cells (CD 34+) By Using Liquid CPD Anticoagulant Maximum Stem Cells (CD 34+) By Using Liquid CPD Anticoagulant Cells expressing CD34 (CD34+ cell) are normally found in the umbilical cord and bone marrow as hematopoietic cells.	•		•
Cord Blood HLA Testing*	•
Cord Tissue with Photo of Expanded MSCs** Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment FamilyCord follows the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) standards, which is a law passed by Congress in 1998 to regulate clinical laboratories to ensure quality in lab protocols and patient safety.	•
Successful Transplants Collection Method (Industry Standard Bag) FamilyCord uses the gravity bag method. This is similar to the methods used by the American Red Cross for blood collection.	•	•	•
** Additional fees apply (optional). Pricing subject to change. Certain terms and conditions apply as outlined in our enrollment agreement. FamilyCord offers discounts for: Student $400, Military $500, Healthcare Provider $500, Twins $500 each, Triplets $600 each. Updated as of February 2012 from company websites