The Complete Guide To Cord Blood Banking: Pros, Cons, Costs And Basics

The Length Of Time Cord Blood Is Viable

The viability of cord blood is something that many parents worry about. Considering that blood banking has been in existence for a little over twenty years, it is hard to prove whether or not cord blood can remain viable for longer than twenty-five years. Therefore, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that doctors do not label units with an expiration date. And while the number can easily change, it is important to remember that frozen blood can last indefinitely. This theory is supported by the fact that sperm and other cell types have remained viable after more than fifty years in storage. There is also the fact that cord blood is stored at below -190 degrees Celsius, at which point any biological activity ceases.