The Power of
Stem Cells
Building blocks of life — and a future of possibilities
Stem cells are the body’s natural repair system — powerful, adaptable, and already used in treatments for over 80 serious conditions. At CryoSave, we collect and preserve both Baby and Adult Stem Cells, giving families access to life-changing therapies now and into the future.
What are Stem Cells?
Nature’s most versatile healing cells
Stem cells are the body’s master cells — able to divide, regenerate, and transform into specialised cell types such as muscle, nerve, blood, or bone. This makes them central to modern regenerative medicine, already used in the treatment of over 80 serious conditions including leukaemia, anaemia, and immune disorders.
Ongoing research is exploring their use in treating conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, and more.
What are Stem Cells?
Nature’s most versatile healing cells
Stem cells are the body’s master cells — able to divide, regenerate, and transform into specialised cell types such as muscle, nerve, blood, or bone. This makes them central to modern regenerative medicine, already used in the treatment of over 80 serious conditions including leukaemia, anaemia, and immune disorders.
Ongoing research is exploring their use in treating conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, and more.
Baby Stem Cells
Collected at Birth. Preserved for Life.
At the moment of birth, your baby’s umbilical cord contains a rich source of stem cells. These cells are young, flexible, and have not yet been exposed to environmental factors, making them incredibly valuable for future therapeutic use — for your child, siblings, or potentially matched family members.
Our Proven Process
Collection
Immediately after birth, your doctor or midwife will collect the cord blood and tissue using the CryoSave collection kit. This process is:
- Completely painless
- Non-invasive
- Takes only a few minutes
Transport
You or your partner simply contact CryoSave within two hours of birth. We operate 365 days a year and arrange for secure, temperature-controlled transport to our lab in Pretoria.
Testing & Processing
Each sample undergoes a strict quality check, including:
- Total nuclear cell (TNC) count
- CD34+/CD45+ marker analysis
- Viability checks and microbial cultures
- Fluorescence microscopy for tissue samples
- Maternal blood screening for infectious diseases
Processing is done using a closed, semi-automated Sepax system, ensuring consistency, sterility, and accuracy.
Cryogenic Storage
Stem cells are preserved in the vapour phase of liquid nitrogen at -180°C. Global studies show stem cells stored this way remain viable for over 20 years.
We continually monitor all samples. If ever needed, your child’s cells can be shipped in cryogenic tanks to any transplant facility worldwide.
Collection
Immediately after birth, your doctor or midwife will collect the cord blood and tissue using the CryoSave collection kit. This process is:
- Completely painless
- Non-invasive
- Takes only a few minutes
Transport
You or your partner simply contact CryoSave within two hours of birth. We operate 365 days a year and arrange for secure, temperature-controlled transport to our lab in Pretoria.
Testing & Processing
Each sample undergoes a strict quality check, including:
- Total nuclear cell (TNC) count
- CD34+/CD45+ marker analysis
- Viability checks and microbial cultures
- Fluorescence microscopy for tissue samples
- Maternal blood screening for infectious diseases
Processing is done using a closed, semi-automated Sepax system, ensuring consistency, sterility, and accuracy.
Cryogenic Storage
Stem cells are preserved in the vapour phase of liquid nitrogen at -180°C. Global studies show stem cells stored this way remain viable for over 20 years.
We continually monitor all samples. If ever needed, your child’s cells can be shipped in cryogenic tanks to any transplant facility worldwide.
Adult Stem Cells Collection
Empowering Your Future Health.
Adult stem cells — particularly Adipose-Derived stem cells found in fat tissue — are now widely recognised in regenerative therapies. Banking your own cells today means you’re preserving a powerful biological resource that could be used in future medical treatments.
Safe, Simple & Effective
Consultation
The process begins with a consultation with our medical team to ensure you’re a candidate for adipose stem cell banking.
Collection Procedure
Stem cells are extracted from a small amount of fat tissue via a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. It’s a routine process performed by a trained medical professional and generally requires no hospital stay.
Transport & Processing
Once collected, your sample is sealed in a sterile, temperature-controlled container and transported to our laboratory for immediate processing and viability assessment.
Preservation
Using the same cryogenic storage systems we apply to newborn stem cells, your adult stem cells are carefully prepared and stored in our facility — with continuous monitoring and regular quality checks.
Consultation
The process begins with a consultation with our medical team to ensure you’re a candidate for adipose stem cell banking.
Collection Procedure
Stem cells are extracted from a small amount of fat tissue via a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. It’s a routine process performed by a trained medical professional and generally requires no hospital stay.
Transport & Processing
Once collected, your sample is sealed in a sterile, temperature-controlled container and transported to our laboratory for immediate processing and viability assessment.
Preservation
Using the same cryogenic storage systems we apply to newborn stem cells, your adult stem cells are carefully prepared and stored in our facility — with continuous monitoring and regular quality checks.