Why It Is So Important To Store Cord Blood

Guarantee Of A Perfect Match For A Baby

A person must be a match to the donor cells if they are to be a match for any stem cell transplant. For instance, a bone marrow transplant needs a perfect six out of six HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) tissue to match. Finding a bone marrow match is difficult and requires the use of valuable time that can be used for recovery. Anyone who has stored their baby’s cord blood will not have to search for a match; they are able to obtain the stored blood and begin the treatment process. The same blood is guaranteed to match should a sibling of the baby need it. At the same time, cord blood is certain to be a three out of six match to the parents.