Cord Blood Storage Process

Storage Process

1. Collection of Mother’s blood specimen before Delivery

The mother’s blood specimen is tested for various infectious diseases. This is a necessary step to ensure that the cord blood collected is free from any infectious disease and safe for future transplant.

2. Giving birth to your baby

Immediately after the birth of the baby, the umbilical cord is double clamped. After securing good care of the baby, the extra blood from the placental side of Umbilical cord is collected using the specific procedure under aseptic conditions. This painless process will require about 2-5 minutes.

3. Ensuring no contamination

The Doctors will use an iodine swab stick to clean the umbilical cord before puncturing and collecting the cord blood. This will minimize the danger of bacterial contamination of the collected cord blood.

4. Collecting your baby’s cord blood

The collection bag needle is carefully inserted into the umbilical vein cord and the cord blood flows into the blood bag. The Doctor will attempt to collect as much blood as possible.

5. Securing the blood bag

The blood bag tube is clamped and tied to prevent any leakage and ensuring there will be no wastage.

6. Finishing touches before storage

The Doctor will gently shake the collection bag back and forth to ensure the cord blood and anti-coagulant are well mixed.

7. Congratulations!! Your precious treasure is stored and saved!

Please contact our Client Support and our medical courier will come and collect the cord blood bag from the birthing centre /hospital to our lab within 24 hours. You will be notified once we have received your baby’s cord blood. The cord blood and maternal blood will be tested for various infections. After successful storage, we will send you medical storage and test report via email or postal courier.