Why is there a wide difference in costs between the various cord blood banks?
There are several reasons for the differences in costs between various private cord blood banks. First, not all private cord blood banks include the costs for shipping in their pricing and if it is not included, you should plan on adding at least another $150+ to the price they are giving you. Secondly, not all private cord blood banks are licensed and accredited, and therefore there is no guarantee that the same level of service is being provided and no guarantee that the proper precautions are being taken with your cord blood. Finally, some private cord blood banks do not take as many steps to see to it that the blood is being collected, processed, then stored using the methods most preferred and found to be most usable by transplant physicians. In short, there is a variation in costs because there are variations in quality. Make sure you ask a private cord blood bank about their collection, processing, and storage procedures before making your decision. And don’t forget to ask about
There are several reasons for the differences in costs between various private cord blood banks. First, not all private cord blood banks include the costs for shipping in their pricing and if it is not included, you should plan on adding at least another $150+ to the price they are giving you. Secondly, not all private cord blood banks are licensed and accredited, and therefore there is no guarantee that the same level of service is being provided and no guarantee that the proper precautions are being taken with your cord blood. Finally, some private cord blood banks do not take as many steps to see to it that the blood is being collected, processed, then stored using the methods most preferred and found to be most usable by transplant physicians. In short, there is a variation in costs because there are variations in quality. Make sure you ask a private cord blood bank about their collection, processing, and storage procedures before making your decision.
