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Cryo-Cell offers an umbilical cord blood storage service to the public called U-Cord(R), in which cord blood stem cells are processed and cryogenically preserved in a safe and secure, state-of-the-art environment. Expectant parents receive a U-Cord Collection Kit when they are ready to give birth. Immediately after the baby is born and the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the health professional uses a blood collection bag to draw blood from the umbilical cord. This process is painless and poses no risk to baby or mother.
Cryo-Cell tests the blood for infectious diseases and microbiological contamination to ensure that it is safe for future use. The cells are then prepared for long-term storage through a technique called controlled-rate freezing. Research has shown the cells are viable after 15 years, but stored cells are available for immediate use if needed. Every Cryo-Cell sample used for transplantation has been viable after thawing and dozens have been used in successful transplants to treat life-threatening conditions.
About Cryo-Cell International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CCEL.OB)
Based in Oldsmar, Florida, with over 150,000 clients worldwide, Cryo-Cell is one of the largest and most established family cord blood banks. ISO 9001:2000 certified and accredited by the AABB, Cryo-Cell operates in a state- of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Tissue Practice (cGMP/cGTP)- compliant facility. Cryo-Cell is a publicly traded company. OTC Bulletin Board Symbol: CCEL. For more information, please call 1-800-STOR-CELL (1-800-786- 7235) or visit http://www.cryo-cell.com.
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