Cord Blood Banking
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Umbilical cord blood contains blood-forming stem cells that are used in the treatment of certain diseases. Cord blood banking allows families to store these cells after birth for possible future use.
Stem Cells
Storage
After Birth
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What Is Cord Blood Banking?
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. It contains hematopoietic stem cells — blood-forming cells that can develop into different types of blood cells. Banking means collecting and storing this cord blood for possible future use.
Medical Uses of Cord Blood Stem Cells
Cord blood stem cells are used in transplantation for certain blood, immune and inherited metabolic disorders.
Blood Disorders
Cord blood transplantation may be used for certain blood diseases and disorders.
Immune Disorders
It may be an option in the treatment of some immune-system conditions.
Inherited Conditions
Cord blood transplantation is used for certain inherited metabolic diseases.
Research
Researchers continue to study cord blood and stem cells in other areas of medicine.
Future Research
Some potential applications remain experimental and are still being studied.
Important to Know
Whether stored cord blood can be used depends on the medical situation and other factors.
ILLUSTRATION PLACEHOLDER
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How Cord Blood Banking Works
After Birth
After the baby is born and the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut, remaining cord blood may be collected.
Collection
The blood is collected from the umbilical cord into a collection bag. The process occurs after separation of the baby from the cord.
Testing & Processing
The collected unit is transported to the cord blood bank for testing and processing according to the provider's procedures.
Storage
Eligible cord blood is cryopreserved and stored under controlled conditions for possible future use.
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Cord Blood Bank
Is the bank appropriately licensed or accredited for its services?
How is the cord blood collected, transported, processed and stored?
What testing is performed before the unit is accepted for storage?
What are the enrolment, collection and ongoing storage fees?
What happens if the collected cord blood does not meet storage requirements?
How would the stored unit be released if it were medically needed?
What happens to stored samples if the company stops operating?
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Cord Blood Banks & Services in Singapore
We're building a Singapore directory to help parents explore cord blood banking options and compare services, storage arrangements and provider information more easily. Always verify current licensing, eligibility, fees and terms directly with the provider.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Cord blood banking and transplantation involve individual medical, eligibility and compatibility considerations. Speak with your obstetric care team, an appropriate healthcare professional and the cord blood bank before making a decision.