There are many cord blood banks, all offering similar services. So how do you choose? Consider the following criteria as helpful guidelines in making the decision that is best for your family.

Longevity

A good indication of whether a company will be around in the future is sometimes how long they’ve been in business in the past. So look for a cord blood bank that possesses a strong track record. Founded in 1989, Cryo-Cell is one of the largest and most established family cord blood banks.

Financial Stability

As with any business, the cord blood bank you choose should be profitable—after all, it’s the only way to stay in business. As a publicly traded company, Cryo-Cell Cord Blood Bank is governed by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), which means our financial information is audited by an independent firm, and is available to the public. Unless a company is publicly traded, it is difficult to determine their financial status.

Licensure/Accreditation

In May 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating family cord blood banks through promulgation of 21 CFR 1271, current Good Tissue Practices. Beyond the federal government, several states (New York, New Jersey and Maryland) have applicable regulations. In addition, several organizations offer accreditation to their standards—AABB is one.

Cryo-Cell is FDA registered, cGMP-/cGTP-compliant and is licensed in all three states requiring licenses. In addition to being AABB accredited, we are ISO 9001:2000 certified by BSI, an internationally recognized, quality assessment organization. Our list of licenses and accreditations make Cryo-Cell the recognized quality leader.

Control of Processing and Storage

Make sure the cord blood bank you choose is not simply a marketing outlet. Some companies do not perform their own processing or storage. Cryo-Cell, however, operates its own state-of-the-art processing, testing and cryopreservation operation. We are in complete control of every step, ensuring the highest quality available today.

Successful Transplants

Certainly one measure to validate a company’s laboratory operation is whether or not the cells are useful in transplant upon thawing. Every sample Cryo-Cell Cord Blood Bank has released has proven to be viable upon thawing. Our perfect record allows us to offer the Cryo-Cell Cares $50,000 Payment Guarantee™. What’s more, Cryo-Cell Cord Blood Bank processed and banked samples have been successfully used in a number of life-saving stem cell transplants. View transplant summary.

Value

In addition to Cryo-Cell’s high levels of accredited quality, we provide great value to our clients. Our prices are all-inclusive and remain several hundred dollars less than the industry’s higher priced competitors.

Industry Leadership

Cryo-Cell Cord Blood Bank has a history of industry firsts. In addition to being a pioneer in cord blood banking, we, through our Saneron affiliate, are also on the forefront of cord blood research and development.

Your choice of a cord blood bank isn’t something to experiment with—often there is safety in numbers. Cryo-Cell is one of the largest and most established cord blood banks. Don’t trust your stem cells to a firm without a substantial track record.