ViaCord, from Revvity, has been committed to providing high quality cord blood banking services to families in the United States since 1993. Today that commitment also includes innovative genetic health insight tests for a proactive and informed approach to health. Parents and healthcare providers can count on our decades of experience, quality, innovation, and service for confidence and peace of mind.
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Cord Blood & Cord Tissue Banking
Parents can collect and cryogenically preserve two different types of stem cells from their newborn's umbilical cord, providing a simple and convenient way to secure a potentially valuable, healing resource for their family.
Cord blood (Hematopoietic stem cells)
- "Blood forming cells” that can turn into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Can be used in stem cell transplants to regenerate a healthy blood and immune system.
- Proven use in nearly 80 conditions, including certain cancers, blood disorders, immune disorders, and more.
- Studied in regenerative medicine clinical trials for certain conditions, like cerebral palsy.
Cord tissue (Mesenchymal stem cells)
- More versatile than HSCs from cord blood and can turn into bone, cartilage, fat, and tissue cells.
- Cord tissue has been extensively studied in clinical trials, but no proven uses yet.
- Broader therapeutic potential for addressing conditions that cord blood cannot.
- Banking cord tissue along with cord blood increases the therapeutic possibilities for families.
Genetic Health Insights
Newborn and adult test options provide families access to valuable genetic health insights to support a proactive and informed approach to managing health.
For Newborns
Tests are run on a small sample of cord blood isolated during the banking process. ViaCord is the only private cord blood bank offering tests using cord blood.
- Cord blood provides a unique early opportunity to access insights.
- Testing options range in scope from Whole Genome Sequencing to simply preserving a sample of a newborn's DNA for future genomic testing.
- Empowers parents and healthcare providers with actionable information to support the child's health and well-being from the beginning.
For Adults
- Whole Genome Sequencing test option analyzes 6,000 genes with known associations with adult-onset conditions and medication sensitivities.
- Potentially benefit from early detection and intervention rather than waiting on symptoms.
- Informs lifestyle choices and personalized treatment plans.
Disclaimer: Banking cord blood does not guarantee that treatment will work and only a doctor can determine when it can be used. Cord tissue stem cells have not been used in treatment yet. Research is ongoing. Genomic testing services are not for use in Diagnostic Procedures. The content shall not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a health care provider's judgement. Always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider.
Revvity Omics Testing Services: Whole Genome Sequencing (Adults), Whole Genome Sequencing (Newborns), and Genetic Insights Panel testing services are provided by Revvity Omics. This testing service has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Testing services may not be licensed in accordance with the laws in all countries. The availability of specific test offerings is dependent upon laboratory location. The content on this page is provided for informational purposes only, not as medical advice. It is not intended to substitute the consultation, diagnosis, and/or treatment provided by a qualified licensed physician or other medical professionals.