Cord Blood Bank Selection
Question:
How do I select a cord blood bank?
Answer:
There is no governing body that specifically regulates cord blood banks. Because there are differences among cord blood banks, it is very important that families consider the following about each company:
- How stable is the company?
- Is the facility licensed and accredited?
- Is the cord blood processing and storage done at the same location? Is processing and storage outsourced?
- What type of support is available to you, your OB, and the Labor & Delivery staff?
FamilyCord compares and exceeds the competition in all of these regards.
- How stable is the company?
FamilyCord is accredited by the AABB, registered with the FDA, and compliant with Federal and State regulations
- Is the facility licensed and accredited?
FamilyCord is accredited by the AABB, registered with the FDA, and compliant with relevant Federal and State regulations.
- Is the cord blood processing and storage done at the same location? Is processing and storage outsourced?
Unlike some cord blood banks, FamilyCord processes and stores cord blood in our own stem cells laboratory located in Los Angeles, California. Unlike many other cord blood banks, we own and operate all aspects of our cord blood bank.
- What type of support is available to you, your OB, and the Labor & Delivery staff?
FamilyCord's staff can be reached 24 hours a day for support before, during, and after the delivery.
