Articles Tagged with Private Cord Bank

Cord Blood Storage

Cord blood contains blood-forming stem cells used to treat blood cancers, immune disorders, and some genetic diseases. Parents can donate to public banks or pay to store privately; evaluate accreditation, costs, and realistic clinical benefits.

Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells

Umbilical cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells useful for treating blood disorders. Its immunologic naivety lowers rejection and GVHD risk. Limited cell dose historically favored children, but ex vivo expansion and double-unit strategies have expanded adult use. Public banking improves access; non-hematologic uses remain experimental.