Comparing Cord Blood Banks: Ontario-Based vs. U.S.-Processed
When choosing a cord blood bank, it helps to know where your baby's sample will be processed and stored. The table below shows Progenics' details as published on this site, and questions to ask any provider that processes samples in the United States.
| What to compare | Progenics | U.S.-processed providers |
|---|---|---|
| Where the sample is processed and stored | At our facility in Toronto (North York), 701 Sheppard Avenue East. | At a laboratory in the United States. Ask the provider for the location of its processing lab and storage facility. General information; verify directly with each provider. |
| Cross-border shipping | Samples are processed and stored in Canada. | Samples are shipped across the Canada–U.S. border. Ask about transit time and how the sample is handled in transit. General information; verify directly with each provider. |
| Accreditation and registration | Progenics is an AABB accredited, Health Canada, and FDA registered facility with experience in processing cord blood for successful transplantation | Ask for the provider's current accreditation and registration certificates. General information; verify directly with each provider. |
| Processing method | At Progenics, we use the unique, modified double stem cell extraction processing technique developed by Progenics' Research & Development team. This technique allows us to obtain a significantly higher rate of TNC recovery. | Ask which processing method is used and what cell recovery results the provider publishes. General information; verify directly with each provider. |
| Pricing | See our pricing page for current plans. | Ask for the full fee schedule and the currency fees are charged in. General information; verify directly with each provider. |
Information about other providers is general and has not been verified for any specific company. Progenics details are as published on progenics.ca.