How Much is Cord Blood banking?

Image by Mattman4698 via FlickrCORD BLOOD is defined  as the blood present in the umbilical vessels at the time of deliveryThese blood when properly stored by cryo preservation can be used later on for the treatment of diseases.Cord blood contains undeveloped stem cells.These stem cells  have the ability to build new cells when injected in the body.These make stem cells in cord blood useful in the treatment of diseases like cancer,some metabolic disorders etc.The stored blood can be used by the same person.It is also effective when donated to another patient.This is called allogenic transplantation Many lives have already been save by the use of cord blood.It is a relief to know that cord blood banking is available in the Philippines today.

.Cord blood banking for pinoys?

'The collection process of umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cells is quick and painless, posing no risk to either mother or baby. At the delivery room, the UCB is collected directly after the delivery of the baby. It is then transported directly to CordLife's laboratory facility, where it is tested, processed and cryogenically frozen. The whole process takes place within 12 hours of delivery."
"The cost of CordLife's service is P40,000 for upfront enrollment and processing fee including cord blood collection, procedural fee, cord blood processing, viability test, infectious disease tests and ground transportation of cord blood unit within Metro Manila. Clients are also charged an P8,000 annual maintenance fee for the continued cryo preservation of the cord blood unit." -
By David Dizon, abs-cbnNEWS.com

Cord blood can be stored in a public cord blood bank.This will be available to the public.Storage will be free.It can also be stored in a family cord blood bank.The purpose is so that the stored blood will be available only to the family for personal use.The family will pay for the processing of the cord blood upon the baby's birth.It may start at $1,000 or more. An annual fee ranges from $100 to $150.Storing cord blood is insuring that in the event of family illness, there is hope for cure.