A Canadian cord blood bank with local processing and storage in Toronto
Dedicated to Upholding the Highest Standards
in Stem Cell Collection and Cryopreservation
Since 2004 · AABB accredited · Over 24,000 cord blood units banked · Processed and stored in Toronto416-221-1666
Stem cells are
used in transplants for
Blood & Immune Disorders
Cord blood is rich in blood-forming stem cells. Cord blood transplants are an established treatment for certain blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and for some inherited blood, immune and metabolic disorders, and researchers continue to study other uses in clinical trials. We process and store your baby's cord blood in Toronto to AABB standards, so it can be retrieved if your doctor requests it. Whether stored cord blood is suitable for a patient is decided by the treating physician.
Cord Blood Banking: Potential for Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine
Cord Blood Banking
Preserve your baby's cord blood stem cells – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at birth. These powerful cells have the potential to treat various conditions and could be life-saving in the future.
Why Bank Cord Blood?
Cord blood stem cells are used in transplants to treat certain blood cancers, bone marrow failure and some inherited immune and metabolic disorders.
Cord Blood & Tissue Banking
Our most comprehensive stem cell banking option, preserving both cord blood and tissue for maximum future potential.
The Collection Process
Simple, safe, and painless collection performed by trained healthcare professionals at the time of birth.
Longevity
enhancing quality of life and extending lifespan
How It Works
Banking your baby's cord blood with Progenics takes four steps, from enrollment before your due date to long-term storage in our Toronto facility.
The Science
Progenics' Research & Development team developed the modified double stem cell extraction technique we use to process cord blood. It allows us to obtain a significantly higher rate of total nucleated cell (TNC) recovery. Our current average recovery rates are 97% for total nucleated cells (TNC) and 99% for viable stem cells.
Sample Collection
Right after birth, trained healthcare professionals collect your baby's cord blood (and cord tissue, if you choose) into the sterile Pall collection bags in your Progenics kit.
Transportation
Call our designated medical courier at 1-866-882-8865 and the kit is brought from the hospital to our laboratory in Toronto.
Laboratory Processing
In our Toronto laboratory, every unit is processed with the modified double stem cell extraction technique developed by Progenics' Research & Development team.
Cryopreservation
The processed unit is cryopreserved and stored in our fire-resistant, environmentally monitored and video-surveilled facility, with backup generators and backup liquid nitrogen freezers.
