We are the only UK company to store the all 12 different types cord blood stem cells found in the umbilical cord, not just the extracted +CD34 stem cells. Why? Cord blood not only contains all the cells that you get in extracted stem cell samples, but also Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs), Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem Cells (VSELs) and the Unrestricted Somatic Stem Cells (USCCs), as well as Cord Blood Plasma Factor which helps the baby grow in the womb, all within Cord blood.

In addition, the Cells4Life cord blood processing techniques have been shown to be of greater therapeutic value in recent peer-reviewed publications than extracted stem cells. We are storing for the future, and especially for treatments such as diabetes, which do not use extracted haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Stem cells can be extracted from frozen thawed blood so there is no advantage to our clients in performing an irreversible process that will be throwing away material that may be needed in the future.

Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs), Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem Cells (VSELs) and the Unrestricted Somatic Stem Cells (USCCs) are all contained our in Cord blood storage.

To protect you in the event of a disaster, we store your child's cord blood at two geographically separate locations.

You cannot determine when you baby will arrive so we are always ready to receive it. Normally we achieve 12 to 19 hour arrival time of our samples. That’s why our laboratory is open every day of the year, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, even Christmas Day to ensure that your sample is processed in a timely manner. Compare this with our competitors’ working days only policy.

We offer 25 years prepaid storage for your child's cord blood at the same cost as other UK companies that only offer 20 years. After the initial 25 years you can choose to renew for a further period.

We will store your child's cord blood in 3 to 6 separate portions (divided in 2 separate locations) so that should the need arise we can use only a small part, leaving the remaining blood and stem cells undamaged. This might allow testing or assessment of compatibility to be done easily and effectively.

We use an experienced, single-use courier vehicle to collect your child's stem cells sample. This gives the reassurance that the company collecting your child's precious cord blood stem cells knows how valuable they are, treating the sample with the utmost care while getting it to us as quickly as possible. Again, this is unique to Cells4Life.

As soon as your sample arrives, we start testing. Upon completion we issue you with a certificate of your child's stem cells analysis and the results of all our testing, including maternal virus testing. These results are verified and signed by a medical doctor and an HTA Designated Individual. For further information on our testing process please click here.

We are the only company to have a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licence to process and store 12 diferent types of stem cells. This ensures we comply with international and European standards of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and ISO principles.

We regularly update our stem cells information library from scientific peer-reviewed publications. Customers receive newsletters about the company and the latest stem cells research.

We keep all of the stem cells and umbilical cord blood just for your baby; nothing is given away. This is because only a limited volume of blood can be collected and at present this is only sufficient to treat a small child with a serious illness. Reducing this sample could put your child's life at risk.

We regularly update our stem cells information library with scientific peer-reviewed publications. Customers receive newsletters about the company including the latest stem cells research.