BioBanking 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.
5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Cord Blood Bank (Most Parents Miss These)
Five essential questions—accreditation, storage, pricing, medical uses, and financial stability—to evaluate cord blood banks before your baby's birth.
Cord Blood vs. Cord Tissue: Why Banking Both Offers Complete Bio-Insurance
Store cord blood (HSCs) and cord tissue (MSCs) to preserve blood, immune and regenerative stem cells for current treatments and future therapies.
Why Stem Cell Yield Matters: The Science Behind Americord’s Method
Explains why higher cord blood and tissue stem cell yields improve transplant success, expand treatment options, and support future regenerative therapies.
Beyond Cord Blood: Why Placental Tissue is Next in Regenerative Medicine
How placental tissue—rich in MSCs, hAECs, and growth factors—complements cord blood for wound healing, orthopedics, neurology, and long-term banking.
FACT vs. AABB: Accreditation Standards Compared
A clear comparison of AABB and FACT cord blood accreditation — scope, update cycles, clinical vs. technical focus, shared safety requirements, and verification tips.
How Americord Ensures Safety with Backup Systems
Explains multi-layer protections for cord blood: nitrogen cryostorage at −196°C, UPS/generator backups, 24/7 monitoring, GenVault disaster recovery, and data redundancy.
Emergency Preparedness: Why Bank Stem Cells
Bank newborn cord blood and tissue to preserve stem cells that can treat 80+ conditions, shorten donor searches, and provide faster access to therapy.
Regulatory Standards for Data Security in Stem Cell Banking
Compare HIPAA, FDA and GDPR rules for protecting genetic and health data in stem cell banks, covering encryption, breach reporting and data retention conflicts.
Cord Blood Collection: Safety Protocols Explained
Clear overview of cord blood collection safety: maternal screening, sterile kits, transport, cryopreservation, and accreditation for long-term viability.