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Cells For LifeWhat Sets Us Apart

Cells for Life has been providing cord blood stem cell collection, processing and storage services for over 20 years

We know that cord blood and/or cord tissue storage is an investment in your future, and an investment in peace of mind.

Advantages of Choosing Cells for Life

20 years
of experience

  • With over 20 years of experience, we are among the oldest and most established Cord Blood and Tissue Banks in Canada
  • Over 48,000 samples stored
  • Cord Blood EXPERTS since 1997

100% transplant
success rate

  • Our 100% transplant success rate is a direct result of the dedication to our quality program
  • 100% successful release rate and 100% successful engraftment on all transplants

Achieved top
accreditations

  • NETCORD-FACT accreditation – The World Gold Standard for Cord Blood Banking (Since 2012)
  • AABB – Processing and Storage done at AABB Accredited facility
  • HEALTH CANADA – Inspected and Compliant

Superior
sample quality

  • Quality starts at collection; we train health professionals on proper collection techniques in order to avoid bacterial infections and to have the largest cord blood collection volumes possible
  • Cord blood units and cord tissue samples are treated with a cryoprotectant then carefully frozen using a controlled rate freezer to ensure that cells are not damaged

Parent-friendly policies

  • Pricing Policy – Processing fees are paid AFTER your cord blood and/or cord tissue collection kit ships
  • Flexible Payment Options – We offer a number of financing options to meet your needs
  • Stress-Free Shipping – We coordinate the shipping of your sample back to our lab
  • Refund Policy – Cells for Life offers a full refund if your cord blood or tissue is not collected or stored. If, for reasons beyond Cells for Life’s control the cord blood and tissue cannot be stored, we will refund all monies paid.

Canada Wide

  • All Canadians have access to the Cells for Life program
  • Cells for Life provides clients across Canada with bedside pick-up
  • This service is convenient and fast, ensuring your sample is quickly returned to our facility

What Sets Us Apart

  • What Sets Us Apart
  • Partners and Accreditation
  • Easy Steps for Parents
  • 7 Steps to Transplantation

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How is cord blood and cord tissue collected?
  • How is cord blood and cord tissue collected?

    When collecting cord blood the umbilical cord is first clamped and cut. After this the doctor/midwife disinfects the injection site and inserts a needle into the vein of the umbilical cord. The cord blood then flows into the collection bag. The bag is always placed lower than the placenta to allow gravity to help drain the blood into the bag.
    The process of cord blood collection is painless and does not interfere with mother and baby bonding. Overall, the collection takes roughly 10 minutes to complete.

    Following cord blood collection and when the placenta is expelled, the doctor will cut as much of the umbilical cord as possible and place it into the container supplied in the Cells for Life collection kit. The container will be sealed and placed in a medical biohazard bag and returned to Cells for Life for processing and storage.

  • What if cord blood and cord tissue is not collected at my hospital?
  • What if cord blood and cord tissue is not collected at my hospital?

    Cord blood and cord tissue can be collected at any hospital if you have your cord banking collection kit with you. Directions for collection are included in the collection kit for any doctor or nurse that may require it.
    Occasionally, there are hospitals that do not collect cord blood or cord tissue. We will do our best to overcome this. We will even offer to help the staff with the collection.

  • Is cord blood collected before or after the delivery of the placenta?
  • Is cord blood collected before or after the delivery of the placenta?

    It is preferable to collect before but the cord blood may still be collected afterwards. Both methods are routinely used, and the volumes collected are comparable.

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I had a great experience with all the staff. They were able to answer all the questions and concerns with regards to cord blood. The whole experience with the collection process was easy and stress free. I would definitely refer to family and friends. I believe you should bank either for yourself or for the public.

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