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How much cord blood is required to ensure that there are enough stem cells for treatment?

Healthcord recommends 115g to 250g of cord blood be collected. In the event that the physician is unable to collect 115g, Healthcord will inform the client and discuss the options. Healthcord is set up with the latest state-of-the art laboratory and all CD34+ cell analysis is done directly by Healthcord upon receipt of the cord blood sample. Thus, Healthcord is able to determine how much stem cells are present in the sample. If the stem cell concentration is high, then it does not matter if the volume of the cord blood is low. Also, with advancing technology, scientists may in the future be able to amplify low quantities of stem cells, so the volume of cord blood collected may not be an important factor for future treatment.

Is the collection process safe for the child and mother?

The collection process takes place after the child is delivered and the umbilical cord is cut, so the cord blood collection procedure is absolutely safe for both the mother and the child.

What if the child is delivered by C-section?

The cord blood can be collected even if the child is delivered by C-section. This procedure is safe for both the mother and the child. Full protocols and supplies for vaginal and C-section delivery are included in all Healthcord Cord Blood Collection Kits.

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