Stem cell collection the Cells4Life way

the experts in stem cell storage

"As a scientist, I wanted Cells4Life to adopt the Gold Standard and that is why we store whole cord blood and cord tissue.  We are the only bank in the world to do this.  We capture more stem cell types than anyone else; those currently known and even those that may yet be discovered."

Dr Jeff Drew, BSc PhD, Chief Scientific Officer

Cells4Life was founded by doctors to store their own baby's stem cells. We strive to set the industry leading standards for collection, processing and long-term storage of your baby's stem cells. We were the first UK company to store a sample and we store more UK samples than any other private bank.

The 10 things you need to know about us:

We are the only stem cell storage company in the UK to have an HTA licence that stores whole blood

Scientifically, whole blood storage is the best way to store a child’s cord blood as it provides more opportunities for use in the future. 

The only UK company to store your child's stem cells in 2 physically separate locations

To protect you in the event of a disaster, we store your child's cord blood at two geographically separate locations.

We only use courier collection* – time is of the essence for cell viability

We use an experienced, dedicated courier to collect your child's stem cells sample. This gives the reassurance that the company collecting your child's precious cord blood stem cells knows how valuable they are, treating the sample with the utmost care while getting it to us as quickly as possible. Again, this is unique to Cells4Life.

* overseas service may differ from this due to courier constraints and customs.

We store more stem cell types than any other bank in the world

By storing all the stem cells from the cord blood and those from the cord tissue, your child’s sample will contain all the stem cell groups available. A Cells4Life tissue and whole blood sample will contain Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs), all types of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem Cells (VSELs), and Unrestricted Somatic Stem Cells (USSCs). No other company in the world captures such a broad and essential range of stem cell types.

We store your child's stem cells in 3 – 6 separate samples

We will store your child's cord blood in 3 to 6 separate portions (divided in 2 separate locations) so that should the need arise we can use only a small part, leaving the remaining blood and stem cells undamaged. This might allow testing or assessment of compatibility to be done easily and effectively.

Our standard service plan includes all stem cell groups, MSCs and HSCs

Whole cord blood already contains the extra MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells) that are being offered as a separate service at an additional cost by some of the other UK storage banks. Why pay extra?

25 years prepaid storage - the longest of any UK storage provider at the same cost

We offer 25 years prepaid storage for your child's cord blood at the same cost as other UK companies that only offer 20 years. After the initial 25 years you can choose to renew for a further period.

The only UK company with true 24/7, 365 days per year open laboratory

The viability of your baby's sample declines rapidly with time. The quicker it is cryopreserved, the greater the viability. Our laboratory is open every day of the year, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, even Christmas Day. You cannot determine when you baby will arrive so we are always ready to receive it.

We give you a certificate of analysis for your child’s stem cells

As soon as your sample arrives, we start testing. Upon completion we issue you with a certificate of your child's stem cells' analysis and the results of all our testing, including maternal virus testing. These results are verified and signed by a medical doctor and an HTA Designated Individual. For further information on our testing process please click here.

We do not donate to a public bank

We keep all of the stem cells and umbilical cord blood just for your baby, nothing is given away. This is because only a limited volume of blood can be collected and at present this is only sufficient to treat a small child with a serious illness. Reducing this sample could put your child’s life at risk.

We regularly update our stem cells information library with scientific peer-reviewed publications. Customers receive newsletters about the company including the latest stem cells research. Please see our News section for the latest research and news.

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