Choosing the right cord blood bank is a critical decision that can help safeguard your family’s future health. The stem cells found in cord blood have the potential to treat numerous diseases, making proper collection and storage essential. With many options available, understanding key factors will help you select a trusted, high-quality cord blood bank.
Proven Experience with Stem Cells
Experience matters when it comes to cord blood banking. A bank with a proven track record ensures that your baby’s stem cells are stored in a facility with expertise, reliability, and a history of successful transplants.
Key Questions to Ask a Cord Blood Bank:
- How many units have been processed and stored?
- How many cord blood units have been released for transplant?
- How many years of experience does your bank have?
- What accreditations and certifications do you hold? (Look for AABB, FDA registration, CLIA and BBB ratings.)
AlphaCord has decades of experience in cord blood, cord tissue, and placental tissue banking, ensuring the highest stem cell viability and industry-leading expertise.
Affordable Pricing
Cord blood banking is an investment in your family's future health, but affordability shouldn’t mean sacrificing quality. The average cost for cord blood banking ranges between $850 and $3,500 for collection and processing, plus annual storage fees. Some banks also charge additional hidden fees for services that should be included.
What to Watch Out For:
- Hidden Fees: Some banks charge extra for retrieval, shipping, or release fees.
- High Storage Costs: Be mindful of banks with inflated annual storage fees.
- Unexpected Charges: Always review contracts carefully to avoid hidden costs.
AlphaCord offers affordable pricing with no hidden fees. See how we compare by comparing top brands, and check out sales or discounts to make cord blood banking even more accessible.
Customer Service
Exceptional customer service is essential when choosing a cord blood bank. You should be able to reach a knowledgeable representative at any time, whether you have questions before enrollment or need urgent assistance during birth.
What to Expect from a High-Quality Service Team:
- Availability: Can you reach and speak to a live representative
- Expert Guidance: Does the team have knowledge about stem cell banking, collection, and processing?
- Transparency: Will they provide clear answers about costs, policies, and procedures?
At AlphaCord, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, ensuring families receive clear, compassionate guidance throughout the process.
Processing Details
Not all cord blood banks process stem cells the same way. The processing method used can impact the number of viable stem cells available for future treatments. Key processing factors to consider include:
- Stem Cell Recovery Method: AlphaCord uses a manual processing method known as the modified Rubinstein method, which is considered superior for stem cell recovery and reducing contamination. Learn more about manual vs. automated cord blood processing
- Red Blood Cell Removal: It’s crucial to remove red blood cells since they can rupture during freezing and cause complications after transplantation. AlphaCord removes over 98.5% of red blood cells.
- FDA-Approved Anticoagulants: There’s only one FDA-approved anticoagulant for cord blood banking – CPD (Citrate Phosphate Dextrose), and AlphaCord ensures its use in every collection.
- Storage System: AlphaCord’s five-compartment storage bag provides flexibility, allowing you to use only a small portion of cord blood instead of the entire unit at once.
Explore the benefits of the AlphaCord NextGen Collection System
Insurance or Quality Guarantees
A quality guarantee provides financial protection in case the stored stem cells fail to engraft. This guarantee ensures that if your child’s stem cells cannot be used, you have financial coverage for a transplant using another source.
- AlphaCord’s Quality Guarantee is $85,000 – offering financial security should the stored stem cells fail to engraft.
Why AlphaCord is the Best Choice for You
Choosing AlphaCord means selecting a trusted leader in cord blood and tissue banking with industry-leading expertise, transparent pricing, and advanced processing methods.
Why Choose AlphaCord?
✓ Decades of Experience – A trusted name in stem cell banking.
✓ Affordable & Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees, and flexible payment plans available.
✓ Cutting-Edge Processing & Storage – Industry-leading stem cell recovery rates and red blood cell removal.
✓ Unmatched Customer Support – Friendly, knowledgeable experts available for your family when you need us.
Next Steps: Secure Your Baby’s Future Health
Choosing the right cord blood bank is a once-in-a-lifetime decision. Make the best choice for your family’s future today!
