Why ViaCord

Helping families navigate their health journey with confidence

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Why Families Choose ViaCord

Planning for your family’s future health is an important decision. Families choose ViaCord for trusted experience, quality, and innovative services that bring confidence and peace of mind today and into the future. Explore The ViaCord Difference.

 

 

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Why Families Choose ViaCord
Experience

ViaCord has over 30 years of cord blood banking experience and is the trusted choice of hundreds of thousands of families.

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Why Families Choose ViaCord
Quality

More than 625 families have used their banked cord blood in a stem cell transplant or regenerative medicine clinical trial.

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Why Families Choose ViaCord
High Standards

The only private cord blood bank accredited by the AABB for processing and storing newborn stem cells from both umbilical cord blood and cord tissue. 

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Why Families Choose ViaCord
Genetic Insights

Only ViaCord is harnessing the power of cord blood and DNA to help parents unlock useful genetic health insights.

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Why Families Choose ViaCord
Recommended

Healthcare providers recommend ViaCord knowing their patients can rely on our experience, quality, and service.

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Why Families Choose ViaCord
Innovation

We're backed by the strength and expertise of our parent company Revvity (NYSE: RVTY), a leader in life sciences and diagnostics.

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Get More From Banking

Families only have one chance to bank their newborn's stem cells. That’s why we’re passionate about helping parents get more out of their banking experience.

    Cord Tissue Banking

    Store Cord Tissue Stem Cells

     

    We've invested in a processing technology that extracts cord tissue stem cells prior to storage resulting in:

     

    Recovery of all stem cell types including mesenchymal, endothelial, epithelial, neuronal, hematopoietic, and perivascular.
     

    8-times the number of cord tissue stem cells compared to other methods that extract cells from thawed frozen segments of cord tissue.
     

    Cord tissue stem cells that are processed and stored in their own 5-compartment bag. Clinical use requires cells, not tissue.

    Genetic Health Insights

    Early Insights. Early Action.

     

    ViaCord is the only private cord blood bank harnessing the power of cord blood and DNA by offering optional genetic tests that use cord blood to provide parents early, actionable health insights based on their child’s unique DNA. 

    Newborn Digestive Health
    Provides genetic insights into a child’s risk for developing celiac disease and primary lactose intolerance. Early insights can inform lifestyle choices. 

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    Genetic Insights Panel
    Analyzes 290+ genes associated with childhood-onset conditions, including the analysis of 50+ genes identified as medically actionable by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). 

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    Newborn DNA Guardian
    Parents can preserve a securely stored a sample of their newborn's DNA at ViaCord’s lab for potential future genomic testing.  

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    Whole Genome Sequencing
    Sequences all 22,000 genes analyzes 2,500 genes with known associations to childhood onset-conditions and medication sensitivities. Genome sample can be re-analyze in future.

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    Stem Cell Storage

    5-Compartment Bag

     

    We're proud to go the extra step for our families by storing cord blood and cord tissue stem cells in their own 5-Compartment bag, the latest innovation in newborn stem cell storage. A multi-compartment bag gives families more options & flexibility:

     

    Physicians can access cells from a single collection in as many as five treatments or all at once - depending on the condition.
     

    Puts families in a good position to take advantage of stem cell expansion technologies should they be realized.

    ViaCord Families Using Cord Blood

    More than 625 families have used their cord blood stored with ViaCord in a stem cell transplant or regenerative medicine clinical trial. Families share they're thankful they had their stored cord blood as an option, and we’re proud to have helped. 



    Watch some of their stories below or view cord blood use details

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      Rosalia's Cord Blood Story

      Rosalia's Story

      Pediatric Cancer

      When Rosalia's cancer returned, her sister's cord blood provided her medical team with a potentially life-saving treatment option. 

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      Brady's Story

      Brady's Story

      Cerebral Palsy

      Brady used his own cord blood in a cerebral palsy clinical trial after complications at birth.

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      Patrick's Story Using His Own Cord Blood For HIs Cerebral Palsy

      Patrick's Story

      Cerebral Palsy

      Patrick’s family uncovered his in-utero stroke and turned to his stored cord blood for a cerebral palsy clinical trial. Watch their incredible journey. 

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      Ashton's Story of Using His Own Cord Blood

      Ashton's Story

      Finding New Hope

      Ashton was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after a bout of RSV and pneumonia at six weeks old. His parents share their inspiring story of how Ashton used his own cord blood banked with ViaCord in a research study.

    QUALITY MATTERS

    ViaCord's Processing & Storage Lab

    Parents take comfort knowing ViaCord is the only family bank accredited by the AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) for processing and storing newborn stem cells from both umbilical cord blood and cord tissue. 
     

    • Operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year
    • Centrally located outside Cincinnati, Ohio
    • FDA registered, CLIA certified, and AABB accredited
    • Hundreds of thousands of stem cell units processed and stored
    • Uses same freezers as NIH and CDC
    • Storage tanks housed in a FEMA class storage vault
    • 24/7 sample monitoring
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    Inside ViaCord

    Get a glimpse of ViaCord's processing and storage lab at work and see what drives our decades-long experience.

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      ViaCord Processing & Storage Lab

      How It Works

      ViaCord's Processing & Storage Lab

      From collection kit arrival to stem cell cryopreservation, experience the processing and storage journey at ViaCord's FDA approved, CLIA Certified, and AABB Accredited lab.

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      ViaCord's Commitment to Families

      Why ViaCord

      Our Commitment to Families

      Dr. John Carmichael, Director of Laboratory operations, shares how our decades of experience reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and the families we serve. 

    We Put Family First

    The Sibling Connection Program

    ViaCord's Sibling Connection Program provides our high-quality cord blood collection, processing and lifetime storage (78 years) at no cost to expecting parents who have a child with an established diagnosis that is currently treatable with a sibling cord blood transplant and meet the enrollment requirements of the program. Nearly 10,000 families have joined Sibling Connection over the years. 

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    We're not alone in our mission to empower families to plan for a healthier future. We're backed by the strength and expertise of our parent company Revvity (NYSE: RVTY), a global diagnostics leader committed to solving the world's most pressing health challenges. We’re harnessing the combined force of ViaCord's family-centric vision and Revvity's innovative approach to health management to create a ripple effect of positive change.

    OUR PARENT COMPANY

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    Explore Our Services

    We understand every family is unique. That's why we offer a range of services that empower parents to plan for their family's future health in their own way. 

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    For Newborns
    Cord Blood & Tissue Banking

    Access and secure two types of stem cells with unique healing potential. Maximize your family's therapeutic possibilities by saving both cord blood and cord tissue stem cells.

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    For Newborns
    Newborn Digestive Health

    Requires Cord Blood Banking. Gain genetic insights into your child’s predisposition for both celiac disease and lactose intolerance. These early and useful insights can help manage your child's well-being.

    Hematopoetic Stem Cells
    For Newborns
    Cord Blood Banking

    Save stem cells from your newborn's umbilical cord blood. Cord blood may be used in stem cell transplants for nearly 80 conditions to regenerate a new healthy blood and immune system, and in clinical trials exploring new potential applications.

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    For Adults
    Whole Genome Sequencing For Adults

    Sequences all 22,000 genes in your genome and analyzes DNA for variants in 6,000 genes with known associations with adult-onset conditions & drug sensitivities.

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    For Newborns
    ViaCord Complete Services

    This unique offering covers the full spectrum including ViaCord's Cord Blood & Banking Tissue, Newborn Digestive Health, and Newborn DNA Guardian.

    ViaCord's Newborn Genetic Insights Panel
    For Newborns
    Genetic Insights Panel

    Requires Cord Blood Banking. Analysis of 290+ genes associated with actionable, childhood-onset conditions. Information can help make proactive and informed health decisions.

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    For Newborns
    Newborn DNA Guardian

    Requires Cord Blood Banking. Safely and securely preserve a sample of your newborn’s pristine DNA for potential genomic testing in the future.

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    For Adults
    myDNA Personalized Wellness

    Personalize your daily routine with 30+ insights based on your unique DNA to help optimize your sleep, diet, nutrition, and fitness. Plus, easy access to your results and plans using the myDNA Unlocked app.

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