Americord
How long has Americord been in business?
Since 2008
Which is not approved for treatment with stem cells? (Leukemia, Anemia, Autism)
Autism
What is a stem cell?
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more.
What does AABB stand for?
American Association of Blood Banks
How much does the client pay for the kit upfront?
Nothing
Does insurance cover cord blood banking?
Generally no
Which is not approved for treatment with HSC stem cells? (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Apraxia, DiGeorge Syndrome)
Apraxia
How long before the cord blood sample arrives at the lab for processing?
Within 48 hours
What does FACT stand for?
Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy
Who are the WHO? (Not the band)
World Health Organization
What is Americord's median stem cell banking number?
642 million
Which is not approved for treatment with stem cells? (Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Cerebral Palsy, Bone Marrow Cancers)
Cerebral Palsy
What is the match for HSC and MSC on:
1.Child 2. Sibling 3. Parent
100% Child
50% Sibling
25% Parent
What does CLIA stand for?
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
How many FDA approved treatments are there for tissue?
None (yet)
How many transplants have we done?
3
Which is not approved for treatment with stem cells? (Solid Tumors Not Originating in the Blood or Immune System, Osteopetrosis, Crohn’s Disease)
Crohn's
Do you store the entire Cord Blood sample? Or do you extract the stem cells first before you cryogenically freeze them?
The samples are tested and then the Stem Cells are removed from the blood / tissue and that is what we store.
What does CPD do?
Anticoagulant
What is delayed cord clamping?
The practice of waiting to clamp and cut a newborn baby's umbilical cord until after the placenta is delivered.
How many samples do we have banked?
Over 13,0000
Which is not approved for treatment with stem cells? (Scleroderma, Sickle Cell Disease, Diamond-Blackfan Anemia)
Scleroderma
At what temperature is cord blood stored?
-195 Degrees Celsius
What does TNC stand for?
Total Nucleated Cell count
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