StemCord Advantage
Embark confidently on your Cord Blood Banking Journey with us.
StemCord was established to focus on one main objective – the processing and preservation of your child’s precious Cord Blood and Cord Stem Cells.
We understand this is a long-term commitment, and we are dedicated to being your trusted Cord Blood Bank and providing you with the best possible service today – and well into the future.
StemCord Advantage
Embark confidently on your Cord Blood Banking Journey with us.
StemCord was established to focus on one main objective – the processing and preservation of your child’s precious Cord Blood and Cord Stem Cells.
We understand this is a long-term commitment, and we are dedicated to being your trusted Cord Blood Bank and providing you with the best possible service today – and well into the future.
Why does StemCord choose to store in Two Bags, Two Locations?
Thawing and refreezing of Cord Blood and Cord Stem Cells will significantly reduce its viability, that is why StemCord takes the extra step to store your child’s Cord Blood and Cord Stem Cells into two separate bags.
This offers clients the flexibility to use the stem cells more than once, thus maximising the potential for multiple treatments.
StemCord separately stores your child’s Cord Blood in two separate locations, for added security and protection against fires, natural disasters and any potential dangers.
Our two storage locations are fitted with environmental monitoring systems and are monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why does StemCord choose to store in Two Bags, Two Locations?
Thawing and refreezing of Cord Blood and Cord Stem Cells will significantly reduce its viability, that is why StemCord takes the extra step to store your child’s Cord Blood and Cord Stem Cells into two separate bags.
This offers clients the flexibility to use the stem cells more than once, thus maximising the potential for multiple treatments.
StemCord separately stores your child’s Cord Blood in two separate locations, for added security and protection against fires, natural disasters and any potential dangers.
Our two storage locations are fitted with environmental monitoring systems and are monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Going the Extra Mile for Your Future
StemCord takes an extra step in culturing stem cells prior to storage to ensure the harvest of quality stem cells. Research has shown that cells extracted from thawed frozen cord tissues exhibited poorer cell recoveries, decreased efficiency, and slower growth characteristics1.
Here’s why it matters..
While many Cord Blood Banks choose to store the umbilical cord as a whole or in segments, research has shown that culturing the stem cells before storage increases cell yield 8x more2 than the cells yielded from segmented frozen tissues.
Going the Extra Mile for Your Future
StemCord takes an extra step in culturing stem cells prior to storage to ensure the harvest of quality stem cells. Research has shown that cells extracted from thawed frozen cord tissues exhibited poorer cell recoveries, decreased efficiency, and slower growth characteristics1.
Here’s why it matters..
While many Cord Blood Banks choose to store the umbilical cord as a whole or in segments, research has shown that culturing the stem cells before storage increases cell yield 8x more2 than the cells yielded from segmented frozen tissues.
Introducing StemCord CultureFIRST:
Increasing Stem Cell Yield
StemCord CultureFIRST Advantages
Introducing StemCord CultureFIRST:
Increasing Stem Cell Yield
StemCord CultureFIRST Advantages
Our Laboratory: Safe and Secure Storage
StemCord adopts high standards and quality controls for all our client’s storages.
StemCord separately stores two units of your baby’s cord blood stem cells at two separate laboratories in Singapore, for added security and protection against fires, natural disasters and any potential dangers.
We are the only Cord Blood Bank in Singapore with two separate storage locations. The two storage locations are fitted with environmental monitoring systems and are monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Find out what happens to your stem cell in our lab
Your cord blood sample will undergo stringent standards of processing prior to cryopreservation, these are the steps taken in our lab to ensure the viability and usability of your cord blood stem cells.
Both maternal and cord blood will undergo various laboratory tests to ensure its quality and eligibility for storage.
The collected cord blood is processed using the FDA approved Sepax® 2 fully automated system for the efficient and consistent processing of cord blood.
All cord blood units are handled and systematically processed separately to eliminate the chances of a mix up.
When the temperature reaches negative 180°C or colder, the stem cells are cryopreserved in Vapour Phase Liquid Nitrogen.
A Vapour Phase Storage Tank stores cord blood samples in the vapour created above the liquid nitrogen, rather than directly in the liquid nitrogen. Studies have shown this advanced technology eliminates the risk of cross-infection, as the cord blood samples do not come in direct contact with each other4.
StemCord provides clients with the cell count report and a certificate of successful storage for the Cord Blood Stem Cells.
Your cord tissue sample will undergo stringent standards of processing prior to cryopreservation, these are the steps taken in our lab to ensure the viability and usability of your cord stem cells.
Both maternal and cord blood will undergo various laboratory tests to ensure its quality and eligibility for storage.
ISO 5 Certified Clean Room Processing & Explant Culture Method.
Your cord tissue is cultured in an ISO 5 clean room and an aseptic technique is employed to culture the umbilical cord tissue prior to cryopreservation.
An ISO Class 5 Clean Room ensures a sterile environment necessary for cell, culturing and processing.
Processed cord stem cells are then stored in two cryo bags and hermetically sealed, before being systematically frozen, minus 2°C per minute to preserve the integrity of each stem cell.
StemCord stored your cord blood in a CryoStore™ Freezing Bag, the safe method to preserve blood components when cryopreservation is indicated.
When the temperature reaches negative 180°C or cooler, the stem cells are cryopreserved in Vapour Phase Liquid Nitrogen.
A Vapour Phase Storage Tank stores cord blood samples in the vapour created above the liquid nitrogen, rather than directly in the liquid nitrogen. Studies have shown this advanced technology eliminates the risk of cross-infection, as the cord blood samples do not come in direct contact with each other.3
StemCord provides clients with the cell count report and a certificate of successful storage for the cord stem cells.
The cord stem cells can be thawed and further multiplied with a culturing process in future for conditions that require larger dose of cells.
Simply call our 24-hour hotline to process the retrieval.
Our Laboratory: Safe and Secure Storage
StemCord adopts high standards and quality controls for all our client’s storages.
StemCord separately stores two units of your baby’s cord blood stem cells at two separate laboratories in Singapore, for added security and protection against fires, natural disasters and any potential dangers.
We are the only Cord Blood Bank in Singapore with two separate storage locations. The two storage locations are fitted with environmental monitoring systems and are monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Find out what happens to your stem cell in our lab
Your cord blood sample will undergo stringent standards of processing prior to cryopreservation, these are the steps taken in our lab to ensure the viability and usability of your cord blood stem cells.
Both maternal and cord blood will undergo various laboratory tests to ensure its quality and eligibility for storage.
The collected cord blood is processed using the FDA approved Sepax® 2 fully automated system for the efficient and consistent processing of cord blood.
All cord blood units are handled and systematically processed separately to eliminate the chances of a mix up.
When the temperature reaches negative 180°C or colder, the stem cells are cryopreserved in Vapour Phase Liquid Nitrogen.
A Vapour Phase Storage Tank stores cord blood samples in the vapour created above the liquid nitrogen, rather than directly in the liquid nitrogen. Studies have shown this advanced technology eliminates the risk of cross-infection, as the cord blood samples do not come in direct contact with each other4.
StemCord provides clients with the cell count report and a certificate of successful storage for the Cord Blood Stem Cells.
Your cord tissue sample will undergo stringent standards of processing prior to cryopreservation, these are the steps taken in our lab to ensure the viability and usability of your cord stem cells.
Both maternal and cord blood will undergo various laboratory tests to ensure its quality and eligibility for storage.
ISO 5 Certified Clean Room Processing & Explant Culture Method.
Your cord tissue is cultured in an ISO 5 clean room and an aseptic technique is employed to culture the umbilical cord tissue prior to cryopreservation.
An ISO Class 5 Clean Room ensures a sterile environment necessary for cell, culturing and processing.
Processed cord stem cells are then stored in two cryo bags and hermetically sealed, before being systematically frozen, minus 2°C per minute to preserve the integrity of each stem cell.
StemCord stored your cord blood in a CryoStore™ Freezing Bag, the safe method to preserve blood components when cryopreservation is indicated.
When the temperature reaches negative 180°C or cooler, the stem cells are cryopreserved in Vapour Phase Liquid Nitrogen.
A Vapour Phase Storage Tank stores cord blood samples in the vapour created above the liquid nitrogen, rather than directly in the liquid nitrogen. Studies have shown this advanced technology eliminates the risk of cross-infection, as the cord blood samples do not come in direct contact with each other.3
StemCord provides clients with the cell count report and a certificate of successful storage for the cord stem cells.
The cord stem cells can be thawed and further multiplied with a culturing process in future for conditions that require larger dose of cells.
Simply call our 24-hour hotline to process the retrieval.
Globally Recognised Accreditation
StemCord is a private Cord Blood Bank that has been audited and licensed by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore.
We are also accredited by NetCord-FACT, a prestigious international accrediting organisation that is specific for Cord Blood Banks.
We are proud to have been awarded NetCord-FACT accreditation in 2011, 2014, 2017 and for a fourth time in 2021.
Globally Recognised Accreditation
StemCord is a private Cord Blood Bank that has been audited and licensed by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore.
We are also accredited by NetCord-FACT, a prestigious international accrediting organisation that is specific for Cord Blood Banks.
We are proud to have been awarded NetCord-FACT accreditation in 2011, 2014, 2017 and for a fourth time in 2021.
Founded by Medical Experts
When choosing a cord blood bank for your family, it is important to put the credentials of the company to the test. For StemCord, the medical expertise behind the company testify to the high standards for the banking of stem cells.
StemCord’s founders are practising medical oncologists, hematologists and physicians with contributions in bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation programmes in Singapore.
Founded by Medical Experts
When choosing a cord blood bank for your family, it is important to put the credentials of the company to the test. For StemCord, the medical expertise behind the company testify to the high standards for the banking of stem cells.
StemCord’s founders are practising medical oncologists, hematologists and physicians with contributions in bone marrow and peripheral stem cell transplantation programmes in Singapore.
We’ve Got You Covered
When you sign up as a StemCord customer, your package includes additional protection for you and your loved ones with our StemCord Bonus Covers:
StemCord QualityPLUS
A S$100,000 payout to help cover the cost for procuring an alternative stem cell source.*
When you entrust your child’s cord blood unit(s) with StemCord for processing and storage, you are protected by StemCord QualityPlus, a guarantee of quality that your child’s cord blood is viable for use. It assures you of S$100,000 if your child’s cord blood unit(s) do not engraft in a stem cell transplant following standard, recognised medical practices. This sum will help defray the cost for the procurement of an alternative stem cell source if medically indicated.
In the unforeseen event that a claim needs to be made: Supporting laboratory reports and a statement endorsed by the treating physician certifying that the cord blood stem cells had failed to engraft during the transplant are required.
StemCord Transplant Medicare
StemCord’s Transplant Medicare provides a S$50,000 payout to cover your medical costs for an Autologous Stem Cell transplant*
StemCord AssuredPlus
Offers a confirmatory HLA High-Resolution test on the Cord Blood unit(s) at no charge when the Cord Blood is released.*
In the unforeseen event that a claim needs to be made: A completed consent form from the client together with a request form endorsed by the transplant physician are required for the release of the cord blood unit(s).
StemCord Care21
Coverage for your child’s Cord Blood storage till 21 years of age should either biological parent pass away.*
You no longer need to worry about what will happen to your child’s stored cord blood unit(s) in the unforeseen circumstance that you or the biological father of your child passes away. StemCord recognises the importance of protecting your loved ones till they are of age. With StemCord Care21 bonus cover in place, StemCord will waive the cord blood banking annual storage fee for your child and continue to store your child’s cord blood unit(s) right up till the age of 21 years old.
In the unforeseen event that a claim needs to be made: A certificate of death* is required.
StemCord WorldWidePlus
Coverage of the third-party courier charges for the transportation of the cord blood unit overseas for treatment.*
*Please refer to the exact terms, conditions and exclusions applicable to the Bonus Covers in the StemCord Cord Blood Agreement. As long as your account is non delinquent, you will be automatically included under these Bonus Covers. StemCord Pte Ltd reserves the right to amend, add or vary any of the information and conditions of the Bonus Covers from time to time without prior notice. For a copy of the StemCord Bonus Covers list of Terms & Conditions, please email customerservice@stemcord.com.ph.
We’ve Got You Covered
When you sign up as a StemCord customer, your package includes additional protection for you and your loved ones with our StemCord Bonus Covers:
StemCord QualityPLUS
A S$100,000 payout to help cover the cost for procuring an alternative stem cell source.*
When you entrust your child’s cord blood unit(s) with StemCord for processing and storage, you are protected by StemCord QualityPlus, a guarantee of quality that your child’s cord blood is viable for use. It assures you of S$100,000 if your child’s cord blood unit(s) do not engraft in a stem cell transplant following standard, recognised medical practices. This sum will help defray the cost for the procurement of an alternative stem cell source if medically indicated.
In the unforeseen event that a claim needs to be made: Supporting laboratory reports and a statement endorsed by the treating physician certifying that the cord blood stem cells had failed to engraft during the transplant are required.
StemCord Transplant Medicare
StemCord’s Transplant Medicare provides a S$50,000 payout to cover your medical costs for an Autologous Stem Cell transplant*
StemCord AssuredPlus
Offers a confirmatory HLA High-Resolution test on the Cord Blood unit(s) at no charge when the Cord Blood is released.*
In the unforeseen event that a claim needs to be made: A completed consent form from the client together with a request form endorsed by the transplant physician are required for the release of the cord blood unit(s).
StemCord Care21
Coverage for your child’s Cord Blood storage till 21 years of age should either biological parent pass away.*
You no longer need to worry about what will happen to your child’s stored cord blood unit(s) in the unforeseen circumstance that you or the biological father of your child passes away. StemCord recognises the importance of protecting your loved ones till they are of age. With StemCord Care21 bonus cover in place, StemCord will waive the cord blood banking annual storage fee for your child and continue to store your child’s cord blood unit(s) right up till the age of 21 years old.
In the unforeseen event that a claim needs to be made: A certificate of death* is required.
StemCord WorldWidePlus
Coverage of the third-party courier charges for the transportation of the cord blood unit overseas for treatment.*
*Please refer to the exact terms, conditions and exclusions applicable to the Bonus Covers in the StemCord Cord Blood Agreement. As long as your account is non delinquent, you will be automatically included under these Bonus Covers. StemCord Pte Ltd reserves the right to amend, add or vary any of the information and conditions of the Bonus Covers from time to time without prior notice. For a copy of the StemCord Bonus Covers list of Terms & Conditions, please email customerservice@stemcord.com.ph.
Reference Links
Source: Mixed effects of long-term frozen storage on cord tissue stem cells, International Society for Cellular Therapy, Cytotherapy, 2014; 16: 1313–1321
Source: Briddell R, Litkenhaus F, Foertsch G, Fuhrmann A, Foster K, Falcon Girard K, Fiscus B, Boehm A, Brown M, Pettit M, Rigas Bridges A, Nichols K, Fodor W and Kraus M. Recovery of viable MSCs isolated from fresh umbilical cord tissue, measured after cryopreservation, is on average 8-fold higher when compared to recovery of viable MSCs isolated from previously cryopreserved umbilical cord tissue. Study sponsored by ViaCord. ASH Abstract submitted 2011 Aug. 11.
Reference: Briddell R, Litkenhaus F, Foertsch G, Fuhrmann A, Foster K, Falcon Girard K, Fiscus B, Boehm A, Brown M, Pettit M, Rigas Bridges A, Nichols K, Fodor W and Kraus M. Recovery of viable MSCs isolated from fresh umbilical cord tissue, measured after cryopreservation, is on average 8-fold higher when compared to recovery of viable MSCs isolated from previously cryopreserved umbilical cord tissue. Study sponsored by ViaCord. ASH Abstract submitted 2011 Aug. 11.
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