Discover What's Possible
Your newborn’s umbilical cord offers an opportunity to plan for your family’s future health right from the start.
Cord Blood Banking
Collect and save stem cells from your newborn's umbilical cord blood. Cord blood can be used in stem cell transplants for nearly 80 conditions to regenerate a healthy blood and immune system, and in clinical trials exploring new potential applications.
Cord blood is a rich source of Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) which are responsible for creating all types of blood cells that build and maintain our blood and immune system including:
- Red Blood cells
- White Blood Cells
- Platelets
Cord Tissue Banking
Cord tissue stem cells are extensively studied in clinical trials and hold promise for addressing conditions that cord blood stem cells cannot. Banking cord tissue along with cord blood increases the therapeutic possibilities for your family.
Cord tissue is packed with Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), which have natural anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties and the potential to develop into various types of cells, including:
- Bone
- Cartilage
- Muscle
DNA Health Insights
Your newborn's cord blood holds a wealth of health information. Unlike other banks, ViaCord can mine through the data using a small sample of cord blood and provide useful genetic health insights to support your child’s health journey.
For families banking cord blood ViaCord offers additional genetic tests providing insights into:
- A child's predisposition to celiac disease and primary lactose intolerance
- Potential disease-causing variants in genes associated with actionable, childhood-onset conditions
- Medication Sensitivities
Plan for your family’s future health, your way.
When it comes to your family’s health, nothing is more important. That’s why investing in your family’s future health is one of the most valuable gifts you can give. Explore the many ways your newborn’s umbilical cord can help you plan for your family’s future health and well-being.
Cord Blood & Tissue Banking
Access and secure two types of stem cells with unique healing potential. Maximize your family's therapeutic possibilities by saving both cord blood and cord tissue stem cells.
Cord Blood Banking
Preserve stem cells from your newborn's umbilical cord blood. Cord blood may be used for one of its proven applications or in clinical trials exploring potential new uses.
Newborn Digestive Health
Requires Cord Blood Banking. Gain genetic insights into your child’s predisposition for both celiac disease and lactose intolerance. Early insights can help manage your child's well-being.
Genetic Insights Panel
Requires Cord Blood Banking. Analysis of 290+ genes associated with actionable, childhood-onset conditions. Information can help make proactive and informed health decisions.
Newborn DNA Guardian
Requires Cord Blood Banking. Safely and securely preserve a sample of your newborn’s pristine DNA for potential genomic testing in the future.
ViaCord Complete Services
This unique offering covers the full spectrum including ViaCord's Cord Blood & Banking Tissue, Newborn Digestive Health, and Newborn DNA Guardian.
Whole Genome Sequencing
Requires Cord Blood Banking. This test sequences all 22,000 genes in the genome and analyzes the 2,500 genes that have known associations with childhood-onset conditions and drug sensitivities.
Rosalia's Story
When Rosalia's cancer returned, her sister's recently banked cord blood provided her medical team with a potentially life-saving treatment option. Discover the benefits of cord blood banking through one family's journey.
Krebbs Family
Brady's parents prepared for the future by banking his cord blood. They never imagined they'd need to use it so soon.
Patrick’s Story
" To see Patrick running races. . . and winning . . . all the things we weren’t sure he’d be able to do . . . it’s just so much fun to see. " - GiGi, Patrick's Mom
Meet Ashton
Ashton was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after a bout of RSV and pneumonia at six weeks old. His parents share their inspiring story of how Ashton used his own cord blood banked with ViaCord in research using a child's own cord blood to help treat cerebral palsy.
WHY VIACORD?
Experience That Matters
Trusted
Over 30 years of experience and the choice of hundreds of thousands of families.
Recommended
Healthcare providers feel good knowing their patients are in good hands with ViaCord.
Reliable
Families count on our scientific approach and track record of innovation.
People Ask . . .
How long can cord blood be stored for?
There is currently no evidence that cord blood expires. Studies published in Stem Cell Translational Medicine found that long-term cryopreservation of cord blood stem cells (up to 29 years) does not affect their ability to function effectively, supporting the value of cord blood banking.
I want to do delayed cord blood clamping. Can I still bank cord blood?
The short answer - yes! The timing of cord clamping is a personal decision that should be discussed your healthcare provider. Cord blood and tissue collection start after the cord is cut, whenever that is. If your cord blood sample does not meet our minimum quantity requirement to store, we will reach out to you to review the findings and go over the options for next steps. Delayed clamping does not affect cord tissue collection.
Does ViaCord have a referral rewards program?
Yes! And our customers love it because you can earn a free year of cord blood storage for each friend you refer who banks with ViaCord. Head over to our Refer a Friend page for more details.
What makes using cord blood for genetic testing special?
Cord blood provides a painless and convenient sample for early genetic insights; there's no need for blood draws or saliva swabs from a baby or young child. It supports multiple testing options and can help detect conditions before symptoms appear, offering a potentially proactive approach to managing your family's health.
How does having a c-section affect cord blood or cord tissue collection?
Cord blood and tissue collection during a cesarean section is essentially the same as during a vaginal birth. ViaCord provides an FDA-approved, pre-loaded collection bag for use with sterile C-sections.
How long has ViaCord been around?
ViaCord was founded in 1993 as a private cord blood bank.
