Banking Cord Blood with FamilyCord

Question:
Why should I choose FamilyCord?

Answer:

FamilyCord brings you quality cord blood banking: premium service, state-of-the-art processing/storage, and long term corporate stability. Our goal is to help expectant parents protect their families with the industry's highest quality service at extremely competitive rates.

1. Long-Term Corporate and Financial Stability

FamilyCord parent company, California Cryobank, Inc., has been a leader in cryogenic storage since 1977, longer than any other private cord blood bank, and offers you the security and financial stability you deserve.

More Information Our parent company, California Cryobank, Inc., was founded in 1977 by Dr. Cappy Rothman and Dr. Charles Sims. FamilyCord was established in 1997. Our staff has extensive experience in the area of blood banking, clinical laboratory management and stem cell transplantations. With a precious resource like cord blood, you want to be sure that the company you choose will be there need them. Since we are diversified our future does not depend on a single line of business.

2. Physician Owned and Operated

FamilyCord is the only cord blood bank owned and operated by physicians. Being owned by physicians brings with it a passion for quality care.

More Information The knowledge and insight that physician owners bring to us daily is reflected in all aspects of our operations. Longevity, stability and the highest standards is the cornerstone of our operating philosophy.

3. Fully Accredited and Licensed

FamilyCord has all the licenses and accreditations required by the industry, including AABB accreditation, FDA registration, CLIA certification and licensing from California and New York.

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• AABB accreditation - the "gold standard" accreditation program of the blood banking industry. We are accredited not only for processing and storing umbilical cord blood stem cells, but also for peripheral blood stem cells.
• FDA registration – we were one of the first cord blood banks to register with The Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Being registered with the FDA gives you the assurance you have chosen a credible organization to store your baby's cord blood.
• CLIA certification and the states of California and New York licensing – Our state-of-the-art laboratory is fully compliant with both federal and state clinical laboratory regulations. The states of California and New York are the only states that have issued regulations regarding cord blood banking and we are licensed by both states.

4. Transportation

Only FamilyCord offers a unique collection kit with thermal stability to maximize the viability of your baby's cord blood. FamilyCord is the only cord blood bank located near a major international airport.

More Information We have contracted AirNet Express, a specialized medical courier, offering the best and most efficient service in the field of cord blood transportation. AirNet is available 24/7 and will pick up your sample within two hours of your call letting them know you are ready. As an added bonus, AirNet also offers insurance coverage of $1,000.

5. State-of-the-Art Laboratory

FamilyCord does all the processing and storage in its own laboratory.

More Information We have built our state-of-the-art cord blood laboratory on the same stringent quality standards that have made us the largest reproductive tissue bank in the United States. A team of licensed clinical laboratory scientists and medical technologists, with extensive blood banking experience, conduct all processing and storage on-site.

6. Best and Safest Technologies

FamilyCord uses the best technologies to process and store cord blood.

More Information FamilyCord uses the industry standard gravity bag method to collect cord blood. The gravity method results in a larger volume of cord blood stem cells. On average we collect a volume of 101.2cc, compared to other published averages of less than 80cc volume. We then store in the industry-standard, FDA approved, dual-compartment cryogenic storage bag. This specialized bag provides added protection by adding another barrier to cross-contaminants with its additional heat-sealed over wrap.

7. Transplant Experience

In addition to transplant experience, FamilyCord has a Medical Director and a Laboratory Director with years of experience in stem cell transplants.

More Information With this background, nationally renowned cancer treatment centers have selected FamilyCord as their long-term storage facility of choice for peripheral blood stem cells. This further demonstrates the high level of trust many respected medical experts have placed in us.

8. Public Donation OptionTM

FamilyCord is the only cord blood bank to offer the unique Public Donation OptionTM. For more information, click here.

More Information Available only at FamilyCord, the Public Donation Option program enables parents who want to store their baby's cord blood privately, the opportunity to provide their stored cord blood to others in need, if they choose to do so. By enrolling in the Public Donation Option program, you are indicating your interest in donating your baby's cord blood after a minimum of 10 years of private storage.

9. Above All, Service 24/7!

FamilyCord provides you with caring and personal support, 24/7, before, during and after your baby is born.

More Information Our priority is to make sure you feel comfortable with your decision to bank your baby's cord blood and the company you choose. We will be available 24/7 for any urgent questions you, your physician or nurse midwife may have before, during or after the delivery of the baby. We will contact you to let you know we received the cord blood and also when we have the initial results. We want you to enjoy your newborn without worrying about your cord blood stem cells. But if you need to talk to our Medical Director, President or Laboratory Director, they are all available to you. Just call us at 800-490-CORD (2673).