Monthly Archives: April 2011

5 Straight Facts About Cord Blood ViaCord / ViaCell and Cord Blood Registry Won’t Tell You

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Americord

(1) Cord blood cannot be used if the donor (baby) contains the same genetic illness as the recipient. Most cord blood banks glaze over this but it is important to understand that the odds of using cord blood for the … Continue reading →

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“Bank One, Give One”

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Americord

Please see our press room for our press release about the “Bank One, Give One” Cord Blood Program. This program is important because it would eliminate fees of approximately $25,000 – $35,000 that a poor family would need to pay … Continue reading →

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