Banking Cord Blood with Stemcyte

Banking Cord Blood with Stemcyte

Over the past 20 years, research has proven that stem cells, the building blocks of every type of cell in the human body, are a valuable resource when it comes to treating illnesses and diseases caused by both genetics and defects of birth. However, stem cells can only be obtained in a few ways. The safest and most ethical way to obtain stem cells is from the blood located in the umbilical cord which connects a baby to its mother's placenta. The blood in the umbilical cord is rich with stem cells which share the child's unique DNA sequence. For this reason, the stem cells in umbilical cord blood are an invaluable resource to doctors if a child ever needs to be treated for a serious disease. Stemcyte understands the importance of collecting and safely storing umbilical cord blood, and as such, has built their business around assuring healthy, safe futures for new babies through umbilical cord blood collection. What Needs to be Done in Order to Collect and Store Umbilical Cord Blood Through Stemcyte? The first step for expecting parents who wish to bank umbilical cord blood through Stemcyte is to contact Stemcyte for more information about the procedure as well as a cord blood collection kit. This can help parents financially plan for banking their baby's cord blood before the baby is delivered. Stemcyte will inform the medical provider chosen by the parents of their decision to bank cord blood through the company. The parents must bring the cord blood collection kit with them to the hospital when the baby is delivered. Cord blood can be collected from the umbilical cord and placenta both internally and externally. Regardless of how the procedure is performed, it is quick, painless and will not interfere with post-birth health. Once umbilical cord blood is collected, it is shipped to a safe Stemcyte facility in order to be analyzed and stored for any potential future uses. What are the Potential Benefits of Banking Cord Blood? Because stem cells are the building blocks for all other types of human cells, there are a wide range of diseases and health issues that can be treated with the use of stem cells. By banking cord blood cells, a child is assured to have stem cells available which have an exact DNA match, increasing the effectiveness of treatment. Stem cells have been shown to effectively treat acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, lymphoproliferative disorders, phagocyte disorders, inherited metabolic disorders, histiocystic disorders, inherited erythrocyte abnormalities, inherited immune system disorders, inherited platelet abnormalities, plasma cell disorders, other malignancies and other inherited disorders. Why Choose Stemcyte? Stemcyte is an accredited facility which is licensed to practice in all 50 states. Since 1997, we have worked both nationally and internationally to provide lifesaving blood transfusions and cord blood storage for parents. Our licenses and accreditation go well above and beyond the national standard. Our processing method has been carefully analyzed and perfected over years of use, and our collection kit is of superior quality, ensuring the safety and security of your most precious resource.