You have one chance to bank your newborn’s stem cells, so you’ll want to be sure you make the right choice. At Cord for Life®, we’re here to help with unbiased advice about cord blood banking options for your baby.
When choosing a cord blood bank, your top priority is getting the highest number of stem cells possible. Since cord blood stem cells don’t regenerate, there is only a certain number in each collection.
It’s our job to get as many of these stem cells out of your newborn’s cord blood as possible. This is where the processing method matters. Naturally, every cord blood bank claims their process is the best and their yield is the highest. We’re here to help you understand the differences in cord blood processing methods and what really matters.
Unbiased researchers from the Newcastle Centre for Cord Blood, Institute of Human Genetics, asked themselves the same questions you have about which processing method was best. They published their findings in the International Journal of Stem Cells, concluding that our method outperformed hetastarch, a first generation technology used by many cord blood banks.
We know there is a lot to think about during your pregnancy. If you are thinking about any product claim made about stem cells in the cord blood industry, always ask for published research in peer-reviewed journals, like the International Journal of Stem Cells, to back-up marketing claims about stem cell yields!
Be sure to get your Collection Kit in time to bring it with you when you go into labor.
Mrs. Dunbar graduated with a bachelor’s degree in medical lab science from University of Central Florida and received her medical technologist license (ASCP) in hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, chemistry, and serology. She started her career during her bachelor’s program as a lab assistant in the Transfusion Service at one of Florida’s largest hospitals and worked her way up to Supervisor. Over the 7 years in the Transfusion Service, she became very familiar with regulatory requirements and managing in a fast-paced environment. She received her master’s degree in healthcare administration during her time as a Supervisor from UCF and accepted her position in quality assurance where she hopes to continue to grow her knowledge in regulatory requirements..
Personal Background:
Ms. Cable has 35+ years – experience in Office, Management, Human Resources, & Customer Service. As the Director of Administration and Client Services, Ms. Cable joined Cord for Life in December 2006, and has assisted in providing more efficient and effective ways to ease the enrollment process, as well as obtaining and establishing excellent customer care during the enrollment and donation period; for our Storage and Donation customers.
Personal Background:
Mr. Hudspeth has over 28 years of clinical laboratory experience as a certified Medical Technologist (ASCP), including ten years with the University of North Carolina Hospitals and 18 years with Cord for Life. Mr. Hudspeth is licensed by the State of Florida as a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor in Immunohematology, Hematology, Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Molecular Pathology and Microbiology as well as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and has completed the AABB Certification in Cellular Therapies through George Washington University.
Mr. Hudspeth is a registered Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and a member of the Cord Blood Association. He has also enjoyed teaching Immunology to Clinical Laboratory Science and medical school students at UNC while working in the UNCH clinical labs. Mr. Hudspeth is an Eagle Scout with 5 palms and has served numerous volunteer positions within the local Scouts BSA Troop and Pack.
Personal Background:
During the last two years of Medical School, Dr. Irrgang was in the United States Navy 1915 Ensign Program and completed a clerkship at the Naval Hospital at Charleston, South Carolina as well as a research clerkship at the Naval Aerospace Institute at Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Irrgang completed her four year Pathology residency at Baylor University Medical Center, and her internship at the University District Hospital, Rio Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Currently, Dr. Irrgang is Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and licensed in the states of South Carolina, Texas, New Jersey and Florida and she is an Associate Medical Examiner at the District Nine Medical Examiners Office. Dr. Irrgang is a fellow at numerous organizations including; The College of American Pathologists, National Association of Medical Examiners, Florida Association of Medical Examiners, Seminole County Medical Society, and the Florida Medical Society.