係呀！CORD BLOOD BANKING呀！有無買STORAGE個個SERVICE呀？
How does it work? Is it expensive? I got some brochure at home but still wanna hear some opinion from you guys laa!
This article talks about the potential use of stem cells in cord blood, the current research status and the cost in US.
Quote from the article:
"Expectant parents who have a family history of certain genetic diseases, such as severe anemias, immune disorders or some cancers, may want to consider the family benefit of storing cord blood. Most families have no such risk factors, and only about a 1-in-20,000 chance of needing a stem cell transplantation."
"Expectant parents can make arrangements before the birth of their child to have their baby's cord blood collected immediately after birth (within 15 minutes of delivery) and stored by a commercial blood bank for their own use. Or they can donate it to a public bank to be available to any appropriately matched individual needing a transplant. If parents use a commercial bank, the initial cost ranges from $250 to $1,500, plus an annual storage fee of $50 to $100."
--- the cost is usually at the hi end, ie. $1500 + $100 per year.
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