BioBanking & Genomic Services

Banking your baby’s stem cells and perinatal tissues is one of the most important choices you’ll ever make for your child, and we’re here to help! You’ll find all the insights and information you’ll need to make the best decision for your family.

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What is Cord Blood Banking and How Does It Work?

Of all of the many decisions that need to be made before your baby arrives, affordable cord blood banking can be one of the most confusing ones – and that makes sense!

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What are Adult Stem Cells?

In this article, we'll give you a quick rundown of the different types of adult stem cells and how they differentiate.

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Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?

As more and more families choose to invest in their newborn’s future with cord blood banking, you may be asking yourself if cord blood banking is right for your family.

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The Truth About Stem Cells

In recent months, some articles have been published exposing the exaggerated promises – and occasionally dangerous actions – of some stem cell clinics.

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What Are the Possible Side Effects of Heparin?

What is Heparin? Are there any risks involved with heparin uses? We answer all this in our newest blog so if you want to know more be sure to read this post.

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What's Your Cord Blood Banking Knowledge?

What is your cord blood knowledge? Quiz yourself with the questions below and find out!

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Can Cord Blood Be Used for Siblings?

By banking your newborn’s cord blood, you could be storing a treatment not just for them, but for their siblings.

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What The Maternal Blood Draw Is And When To Do It

The Maternal Blood Draw is a sample of the mother’s blood that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all cord blood banking companies to obtain.

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The Founding Fathers of Cord Blood Banking: Dr. Hal Broxmeyer, Dr. Robert A. Dracker and Martin Smithmyer

Let's learn about the history of cord blood banking and who we can thank for years of development. From the first founding father, to the founder of Americord.

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