Cord Blood & Tissue Banking
Through the science of cord blood banking and cord tissue banking families can secure a potentially healing resource for their family.
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
The Umbilical Cord
Easy access to two different types of stem cells from two different sources,
each with unique healing potential
Umbilical Vein (Cord Blood)
Blood flowing through the umbilical vein contains many types of stem cells, but mainly "blood forming" Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) that can turn into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Wharton’s Jelly (Cord Tissue)
Contains an abundance of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) which can turn into various types of cells, like bone, cartilage, muscle, and nerve cells and have natural anti-inflammatory and regeneration properties. [REF]
Collection Tips & Resources
Whether you're a first-time collector or a seasoned professionals we're here to help you make the most of your stem cell collection with ViaCord.
INSTRUCTIONS [PDF]
Detailed Collection Instructions
Our detailed collection instructions are designed with the goal of maximizing the number of newborn stem cells with the lowest potential for contamination. They will also be included in the ViaCord Collection Kit, along with all other necessary materials for the collection process. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach.
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The Three C's
Let the three C's be your guide to a successful collection. The quality of the samples collected could impact potential usability.
Clean
Cord Blood
Thoroughly clean the needle stick site to reduce the risk of contamination.
Cord Tissue
Wipe entire cord clean prior to placement in cup.
Collect
Cord Blood
Collect as much cord blood as possible for optimal dosing.
Cord Blood
Collect the entire cord by cutting as close to the placenta as possible.
Complete
Maternal Blood Draw
Use the provided tubes of the maternal blood draw.
Data Collection Card
Complete the yellow data collection card located above.
Delay Cord Clamping & Banking
Parents often ask if they can bank and do delay cord clamping. The short answer is - yes! But we let parents know it's ultimately a personal decision that should be discussed with their healthcare provider.
Below are points to consider for your discussion as well as some resources on the topic:
- Collection can be done with delayed cord clamping
- Timing of when to clamp is the parent and healthcare provider's decision
- We alert parents if collected sample size does not meet our recommended minimum to store
- Parents can choose to continue to store the stem cells or cancel
- Cord tissue collection is not impacted by delayed clamping
COLLECTION DAY
What to expect
Our process is easy & convenient. Here's what to expect on collection day:
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Keep Kit Nearby
The ViaCord Collection Kit includes everything required for collection, including instructions. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call 800-998-4226.
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Perform Collection
You'll confirm what the patient plans to collect (cord blood + tissue or cord blood only), thoroughly clean the cord (so important!), collect the samples, and complete the data collection card.
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Hand Completed Kit to Parents
The parents will call ViaCord to review next steps. We will send a courier to pick up the collection kit at the patient's location and arrange for transportation ViaCord’s Processing & Storage Lab.
