Cord Blood Storage
Secure your child's future with cord blood stem cell biobanking. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at birth for lifelong biological insurance.
What is Cord Blood Banking?
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. This blood is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells that can be used to treat over 80 diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, and various genetic disorders.
The collection process is completely safe for both mother and child. Blood is collected after the umbilical cord is cut, while the placenta is still in the uterus or immediately after delivery. The procedure takes only a few minutes and does not affect the course of delivery.
After collection, the cord blood is processed and stored in GaiaCell's specialized laboratory under strict GMP conditions. Stem cells are frozen at -196 C in liquid nitrogen, where they remain viable for decades.
How Does Storage Work?
A simple four-step process that begins before birth
1. Pre-birth Registration
Contact us at least 4 weeks before your expected due date. You will receive a cord blood collection kit and all instructions.
2. Collection at Birth
During delivery, the midwife or physician collects cord blood using a sterile kit. The procedure is painless and safe for mother and child.
3. Transport and Processing
The collected blood is delivered to the GaiaCell laboratory within 24 hours, where it is processed, tested, and prepared for long-term storage under GMP conditions.
4. Cryopreservation
Stem cells are frozen at -196 C in liquid nitrogen. Samples are regularly monitored and remain viable for use at any time in the future.
Important: timely registration
Cord blood storage must be arranged before birth. We recommend contacting us at least 4 weeks before your expected due date to ensure timely delivery of the collection kit and preparation of all necessary documents.
Storage Pricing
Family-friendly pricing with additional discounts for multiple children
1st Child
Annual cord blood storage
Includes collection, processing, testing, and storage
2nd Child
Discount for second child in family
39% discount on base price
3rd Child
Additional discount for third child
70% discount on base price
4th Child+
Free storage for fourth and subsequent children
100% discount for families with four or more children
All prices include VAT. Annual subscription is charged in advance. First payment includes collection kit, processing, testing, and first year of storage.
Transfer and Release Costs
Costs incurred when releasing stored samples for therapeutic use
Single Sample Release
Preparation and thawing of one cord blood sample
Transport Materials
Specialized cryo-packaging for safe transport
Courier Delivery
Express delivery with temperature monitoring
Pre-release Testing
Final viability and sterility testing
Final release cost depends on number of samples and destination. Contact us for an exact calculation.
Why Store Cord Blood?
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your child's lifelong biological insurance
Treatment of 80+ Diseases
Cord blood stem cells are already used to treat over 80 diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell anemia.
Perfect Genetic Match
Stored cells are a 100% genetic match for the child and have a 25% chance of matching siblings.
Growing Applications
Research is continually discovering new therapeutic possibilities, including treatment for cerebral palsy, autism, and type 1 diabetes.
Long-term Storage
Properly frozen stem cells remain viable for decades. Studies confirm viability after 25+ years of cryopreservation.
Family Insurance
Stored cells may also be useful for family members with partial genetic matching, expanding the circle of potential recipients.
Immediate Availability
Unlike searching for a donor in a registry, which can take months, stored cells are available immediately when needed.
Secure Your Child's Future
Contact us for a free consultation about cord blood storage. We will guide you through every step of the process.