Cord Blood Banking

Hi, I am reading up about cord blood baking and deciding if I should be donating or storing it. I came across this information on SCBB website “Data have shown most unlikely that the donor should ever need his own cord blood unit as most transplant physicians may not feel that the patient’s own cord blood unit is the best choice. This is because it may already carry the genetic abnormality that led to the blood or immune system failure or cancer in the first place.” Base on the statement above, isn’t it redundant to store baby’s cord blood because it can’t be used since it already carry genetic abnormality? Another question I have is - if choosing to bank it for personal use and *touchwood* something happen to the child at say age 18, aren’t the amount of blood stored from the cord is too little to use on a grown teenager? I am certainly meeting up with agents to speak more about it but meanwhile would like to hear different views and opinions on this platform. Thanks!

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I had attended pregnancy seminar and SCBB representative gave speech too. But in general, only 20% which had enough count will be kept as donation in their blood bank. They will ask u either want to throw or save there. ( 1 years 200 sgd with 5 years contract. Can save up to 21 years.) She suggested me to keep for own use until 5 years old as chances to be used is very low. They have helpline. U may call.

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6y ago

Thanks for sharing! Ah if the cost is $200 annually for personal banking then it is quite reasonable tho. Will check more with the agent !

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