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Archive for the ‘Umbilical cord stem cells’ Category

As we have been checking in print media and various non-specialist, in recent years is booming collect umbilical cord blood as a source of stem cells for future baby.

Not surprisingly, an increasing number of parents who opt for this technique.

However, both the actual removal itself and the preparation and storage of umbilical cord blood is a process that certainly requires special care to ensure a high quality sample.

For this reason, especially for many parents to keep in mind to follow this technique, you should know what is the process by which stem cells are obtained from the umbilical cord.

How is the blood of the umbilical cord?

The process of collecting umbilical cord blood begins at the instant the baby is born and the umbilical cord is cut, when the doctor cleaned and sanitized, collecting the blood in a bag that, previously, has been designed to this purpose.

The sample in question should be kept at a stable temperature of between 18 and 26 degrees, which ensures the perfect maintenance of the cells. Read the rest of this entry »