Currently long-term stem cell cryopreservation can be conducted using two very different systems: cryobags and cryovials.
StemLife is offering all its clients stem cell storage in FDA-approved cryobags only, complying to the National Standards for Cord Blood Banking (Jan 2008) by Ministry of Health Malaysia, and FACT-NETCORD stating that all cord blood stem cell storage shall be stored in bags.
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Cryobag
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FEES
Collection, Processing, Storage (1st Storage Year) (Subsequent) |
RM 2250
RM 250 |
AABB COMPLIANCE
Effective 01/01/2007: AABB requires that all integral segments are attached to cord blood units for subsequent testing |
YES
HAVE integral segments of tubing |
SAMPLE TESTING |
YES
2 small aliquots |
FDA APPROVED |
YES |
CUSTOMISED FOR LONG-TERM CRYOSTORAGE |
YES |
INTEGRATED MULTICOMPARTMENTS |
YES |
EASE IN LABELING |
YES
Flatter surface |
HIGHER AMOUNT OF VIABLE CELLS |
YES
82%
Even distribution of temperature, greater surface area |
LESS CONTAMINATION RISK |
YES
CLOSED System:
Triple-BAG system is linked to sample bag at the start of processing and storage bag is sealed before detachment for storage. |
EASE OF USE |
YES
>90% Transplantation centres use the cryobag system |
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