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

Medical Concerns Associated With Cord Blood Banking

There are still a number of disadvantages associated with cord blood banking. Some of the difficulties include; the volume of cord blood collected is minimal, hence fewer stem cells available for transplantation as compared to the number of cells collected in customizable harvests. Also, cord blood transplant patients are susceptible to infection during the first three months after the procedure. The risk is higher in older individuals who require an increased number of stem cells. Donor cells in the case of cord blood come from infants who will not be available for an additional donation of bone marrow or stem cells. Should the procedure fail, one would have to obtain a cord blood unit from a different donor.