Where will your baby’s stem cell stored?
Largest Cord Blood Bank in Hong Kong
Laboratory Located at HKSTP
Provides the most advanced infrastructure and backup facilities which is far beyond the AABB standard
Largest Cord Blood Bank in Hong Kong
HealthBaby is the first cord blood bank located at Hong Kong Science & Technology Park (HKSTP) which provides the most advanced infrastructure and backup facilities with continuous power supply and much more comprehensive than that of industrial / commercial buildings. Being the largest H.K. cord blood bank (occupying 10,000 sq. ft. area), HealthBaby’s laboratory is equipped with advanced biotechnology backup facilities and 24-hour security system. HealthBaby is also the only cord blood bank installed with Inert Gas Fire Suppression System, which is far beyond the AABB standard.
Power Back-up System
HKSTP provides back-up power generator.
Document Filling System
Clients’ contracts and test reports are locked in document filing room and can only be accessed by authorized person. All document files are backed up with both soft and hard copies. Document filing room installed with fire extinguisher
Security System
HKSTP is responsible for non-office hour laboratory security, with the smart cart system and CCTV installed, only authorized person can access the laboratory area.
Fire Fighting System
Installed with Inert Gas Fire Suppression System FM200 (far beyond the AABB standard). Laboratory fire fighting facilities is built according to Hong Kong Fire Services Ordinance, once temperature is over 40°C, automatic smoke and heat detectors will be triggered. Laboratory installed with fire wall and double-layer tempered glass.
Most Asked Questions by Parents Related to Cord Blood Banking
What disease can cord blood heal?
Until today, up to 80 diseases had been treated with cord blood transplants5. They could be divided into 7 categories, namely: Leukemia, Lymphomas, other Disorders of Blood Cell Proliferation, Inherited Disorders of Immune System, Inherited Metabolic Disorders, other Cancers and others.
What is the difference between cord blood and umbilical cord?
Cord blood and umbilical blood contain two different stem cells which are widely adopted in different medical aspects. Cord blood is a rich source of HSCs which can create the blood and immune cells. Cancers, blood-related, immunity and metabolic diseases can be treated by cord blood. Umbilical cord is a rich source of MSCs which can create structural and connective tissues. Apart from minimizing GvHD in directed and unrelated allogeneic cord blood transplants, MSCs can potentially apply to chronic illnesses treatment, regenerative medicines as well as organ and tissue engineering5,6. Since cord blood and umbilical cord are rich sources of different types of stem cells, they may help to repair the body in different ways.
How much does the cord blood storage service charge?
Entrusted by most parents in Hong Kong1, HealthBaby has a very comprehensive service coverage. Apart from the traditional liquid nitrogen storage plan, HealthBaby also pioneered to provide the advanced BioArchive® System. All storage plan of HealthBaby adopts the expensive liquid nitrogen as storage medium to provide the most stable tempertature for stem cell viability, providing the most quality umbilical cord and cord blood storage service.
To cater for different needs of clients, HealthBaby's cord blood and umbilical cord storage plan have very flexible and comprehensive service plan. Regarding cord blood plan, clients could select the storage plan base on the storage and processing system needs.
The umbilical cord and cord blood service fee already includes registration fee, processing fee and 18 years storage fee, no any additional charge during the contracted year. Extra discounted would be provided for registering both umbilical cord and cord blood storage plan. HealthBaby existing customers and other cord blood bank customers could also enjoy special offers. Please contact us for deatils and any enquiries.
For more details of cord blood service plan please refer to Service Plan.
More Questions?
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Hotline: (+852)3188-8899 / (+853)2878-6717
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