Store umbilical cord blood with VitaPlus25

Our service commitment

• Advisory services

  • Detailed anamnesis
  • Evaluation by in-house doctors

  The careful recording and analysis of the medical family history is required by the health authorities and has the purpose of protecting your child in case the umbilical cord blood is applied. Our doctors evaluate by means of the medical history form and the findings recorded on the maternity card, whether umbilical cord blood can be collected and applied later from the medical point of view. The maternity clinic you choose will be informed accordingly.

• Collection and transport of umbilical cord blood

  • Collection of umbilical cord blood including payment of personnel
  • Training of delivery team by Vita 34
  • Transport in temperature-protected collection package by specialized courier

  In time prior to the delivery, we will send you the temperature-protected Vita 34 transport box containing the specifically developed collection kit, which includes the required materials to collect the blood. The Vita 34 transport box including temperature-stabilizing gel pads, isolating polystyrene box, and temperature chip optimally ensures the blood’s quality. We trained doctors and midwifes at almost all maternity clinics in Germany and we pay them for the collection afterwards. Immediately after the umbilical cord was cut, the blood from the umbilical cord is collected and transported by a specialized courier to our stem cell laboratory. Storage is possible 24/7, 365 days a year.

• Preparation and storage

  • Processing at Vita 34 laboratory
  • Computer-controlled cryo-preservation and unlimited storage in grid-independent stainless steel tanks
  • Insured by HDI Global SE

  At the laboratory, the umbilical cord blood is processed and prepared in line with international standards and becomes first-class source material for possible application. The blood is frozen in at least six portions (one main bag, five retain samples). If the blood volume is very high, several bags are frozen at no extra charge. Then you will be sent the certificate of successful storage. Permanent storage is effected in grid-independent cryo-tanks at approximately minus 180 degrees Celsius in special freezing bags packed in a cassette. Each contract is open-end, so that your deposit can be stored for an unlimited period. Your stem cell deposit is insured by HDI Global SE, which will provide the financial funds in case of insolvency in order to continue the professional and controlled storage of your child’s stem cell preparations until age 50. This form of insurance is unique!

   

  • Quality tests according to internal and official requirements
  • Communication and explanation of findings

  The Federal Institute of the Federal Ministry of Health licenses the storage and application of stem cells from umbilical cord blood only under strict conditions. The maternal and the umbilical blood are tested carefully for compliance with the required quality parameters. The results make sure that the stem cell deposit can be applied in case of disease. The quality tests take several weeks and comprise the following relevant steps:

  Umbilical cord blood:

  • Nucleated cell count
  • Blood typing
  • Sterility check
  • Infection markers (HIV 1 RNA, hepatitis C RNA, hepatitis B DNA, parvovirus B19 DNA, cytomegaly virus DNA)

  Maternal blood:

  • HIV 1/2 antibodies/p24 antigen
  • TP antibodies
  • Hepatitis Bs antigen, hepatitis Bc antibodies, hepatitis C antibodies
  • HTLV I/II antibodies

  Vita 34 will send you the test results and is available at any time if you have questions.