SA’s Leading Stem Cell Bank

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What is Stem Cell Banking?

Stem cell banking is the process of collecting and storing stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord blood or tissue for potential future medical use. These stem cells are highly valuable because they have the ability to develop into different types of cells, offering possibilities for treating a range of diseases and conditions.

Why are Stem Cells
so precious?

Stem cells offer expanding possibilities in healthcare, including treatments for cancer, blood diseases, and emerging uses in regenerative medicine for conditions like diabetes, heart defects, autism, and more. Currently, over 80 diseases are treated with stem cells, and many more are being studied in clinical trials. Storing your baby’s stem cells opens doors to numerous treatment options.

Your baby’s stem cells possess powerful healing abilities, capable of rebuilding, curing, and replacing damaged cells. Cryopreserving them at birth ensures their availability for future family medical treatments.

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Easy Banking Process

When it comes to making the decision of where to bank your newborn’s stem cells, you only get one chance to get it right. That’s why more parents choose CryoSave.

Collection

Your newborn’s stem cells are collected immediately after birth by your doctor or midwife using the CryoSave collection kit. The collection process is non-invasive, completely painless and only takes a few minutes.

Transport

The stem cells are sealed in a customized shipping container. You or your partner must call us within two hours of the birth of your baby. We are available 365 days a year to arrange for the collection and secure transport of the sample kit to our laboratory in Pretoria.

Quality Test

Tests are performed on every cord blood sample to verify the quality of the stem cells that have been processed and stored. These include tests for total nuclear cell (TNC) count, CD34+/CD45 count count, viability and microbial tests on the cord blood stem cells. Quality and viability testing is also done on the cord tissue using fluorescence microscopy. In addition, maternal blood is also tested for infectious markers.

Processing

Stem cells in the cord blood are isolated and concentrated by a process of differential centrifugation, using a semi-automated closed Sepax system. Cord tissue stem cells are also preserved with our proprietary technology.

Preserving

Stem cells are prepared for cryogenic storage using standardized and accredited methods to protect the cells during the controlled-rate cryopreservation process.

Storage

Cord blood and cord tissue stem cells are stored (cryopreserved) in the vapour phase of liquid nitrogen at temperatures colder than minus 180°C. International studies have shown that umbilical cord blood stem cells, stored under these conditions, can retain their viability for at least 20 years.

80 Approved Therapies

There are currently over 80 approved therapies where umbilical cord blood stem cells can be used.

Over the past 30 years, more than 40,000 cord blood transplants have been performed world-wide. These transplants have treated blood disorders such as bone marrow failure, haematological malignancies, inherited blood disorders, immuno-deficiency syndromes and metabolic disorders.

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Testimonials

Tracey McGregor

We made contact with CryoSave through their online platform and they responded to our query that very same day and we got the ball rolling. After discussing which package we wanted to take they sent through an application form for us to fill in and we had our stem cell collection kit sent to us a few days later. This was the box that we had to take with us to the Hospital and give to our Gynecologist to take with him to theatre on the day of the birth.

Bailey Schneider

The question was: Should we store Georgie’s stem cells when he is born or shouldn’t we? The idea and hope is that you’ll never have to make use of them, but should something happen, we’d have such peace of mind knowing that his stem cells could save his life. It came down to simply having no regrets and we decided to store his stem cells for 20 years.

Taryn Vollmer

I had a boyfriend when I was younger and he was diagnosed with Leukaemia at the age of 26. His only chance of survival was a bone marrow transplant. He was half Italian and half Scottish so finding a bone marrow match was always going to be a challenge. We managed to find a match in Germany however it wasn’t a 100% match.

A Mother’s Perspective: A New Way of Protecting the Future

There is a rising demand for more specialized equipment, products, and services to support parents in protecting their children in all phases of life. This was never more apparent than during the numerous baby exhibits that take place each year. These days, these exhibits also provide more and more information about other options and services that can potentially protect our children’s future health.

Derick van Deventer

From the beginning, CryoSave exceeded our expectations with their exceptional customer service. Our contact person was friendly, reachable, professional and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was patient with us throughout the process and answered all our questions with proficiency. The different payment options that CryoSave has to offer also made the decision for us so much easier. We will recommend CryoSave to everyone that is looking to invest in their child’s future health. Thank you Cryosave and Jessica!

Natasha Mieny

“The whole journey with Cryosave was just fantastic, the day they had to collect and keeping us up to date with everything. As well as the after sales it is just heart warming to know that our little one’s stem cells are in the hands of wonderful people. Thank you again! And will definitely suggest them to everyone I come across with!”

Dean Kruger

“Thank you CryoSave for your excellent service. I am forever grateful for our journey with CryoSave and it was the best choice I have made to store our son’s stem cells with CryoSave.”

Willie & Emmie van der Vyver

“From the onset, our experience with CryoSave was world-class. The contact person was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and always reachable, providing reliable customer service. We were impressed with the different payment options, and signing up online was simple. Soon after, the collection kit was delivered to our door. The gynaecologists were familiar with CryoSave and the collection process, which provided exceptional peace of mind. The process was stress-free and seamless. We already recommended CryoSave to all our pregnant friends and family!”

Belicia van der Walt

“Our baby was an emergency C-section on 36 weeks in 2022 on the easter holiday and Cryosave was still able to arrange everything in less than an hour on a public holiday. Service is definitely what you get and the save keeping of your stem cells. At first, we hesitate if we need to safe keep our baby stem cells, because what if we never used it but then again, what if we need it and it can save our childs life. Then again we don’t know why we hesitate because with family history we needed to know we have more resources to help our child if we need to. This was one of our best decisions made to store our stem cells with Cryosave and our greatest gift to him. It is definitely one of the best investments you as parents can make. Go check them out on Facebook that’s where we heard about them and then we had a meet and greet at the pregnancy awareness day at Emfuleni Medi Clinic.”

Megan Kingon

“CryoSave is nothing short of exceptional. After years of infertility, we wanted to make sure that our little one has access to all the medical resources that she may ever need in the future. The umbilical cord stem cell collection process was so simple and stress free. I ended up needing a c-section, but I was still able to take the kit into theatre. My surgeon even made a comment about how clear and straightforward the collection pack was! Our baby also managed to benefit from a partial delay in her cord clamping, which was such a bonus. The CryoSave staff I spoke to throughout the process were so friendly and helpful, both on the phone and in person. I’m forever grateful that we took advantage of their amazing services!”

Deveaux Bakkes

“I recently had a fantastic experience with CryoSave. The entire process was incredibly smooth, and I couldn’t be happier. As a new parent, I highly recommend it. From start to finish, everything was seamless and exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and customer service was exceptional, ensuring a stress-free experience. I am delighted with the outcome, and I can confidently say that CryoSave has given me peace of mind.
I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and satisfying way to store stem cells.”

Samantha Steele

“CryoSave is a wonderful gift to give your child or children. But what makes it even better is their fantastic staff that guide and assist you every step of the way. The Cryosave system of collecting the stem cells is also very easy. They deliver the box to you (and the courier explains the next steps) and then Cryosave follows up on the next steps until the box is safely returned to their laboratories. All the hospital staff and my OBGYN were very impressed with the ease and efficiency of collection and storage. I cannot recommend CryoSave enough and am grateful for Odette and the other staff who helped me in this process.”

Nichol Pitt

“I am extremely impressed with CryoSave and their commitment to providing excellent service. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. Their dedication to provide families with affordable, life-saving technologies and their state-of-the-art lab is the reason I chose to save my baby’s stem cells with them. I highly recommend CryoSave to anyone who wants to have peace of mind that their baby’s future health is secure and that their stem cells are accessible should it be needed.”

Dr. MC Chisale Mabotja

As a medical doctor, I’ve seen the benefits of stem cell transplants for conditions like childhood cancers and autism. In 2017, while expecting my first child, I decided to store my child’s stem cells with my obstetrician’s support. In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, I made the same decision for my second child, Khumo, anticipating future medical advancements. Today, I feel reassured knowing both my children have stem cells stored for their future needs.

Anna Colia

Ms. Miller provided exceptional service during our baby’s CryoSave journey. She guided us through packages with patience and diligence.

When I tested positive for RSV late in pregnancy, Odette’s daily check-ins and swift arrangements brought comfort. She managed everything, including the CryoSave box and blood collection, while our baby was in NICU.

Thank you, Odette, for your outstanding support for baby Alexandro!