oh nice! out of curiosity, why did you choose stemcord?I'm keen to sign up with stemcord & gathered from old posts that there are shopping vouchers for both referrer & referee, so was thinking why not. Anybody who can refer me, please message me at 94751180, thanks!
are you considering to store as well??oh nice! out of curiosity, why did you choose stemcord?![]()
I agree with you - all the cord blood to be used is ideal for a successful treatment. and they are stored in 2 different facilities, in my pov, it may be difficult to monitor and respond closely despite the systems implemented.We chose Cordlife as they are the most experienced in the market. Anyway, I heard that the dual storage of Stemcord does not help in transplant if touch wood 1 of the cord blood is being damaged. Because if you need the cord blood for transplant, you would need to retrieve both blood bags back
Oh i see! just wondering what will be the case of failure? will there be any form of compensation? cos i may 'loogi' if i need to use them for future.Hi all,
We chose Stemcord for a few reasons:
- They do not hard sell like the other two companies. We asked Stemcord about storing the cord lining and they do not actively push for ppl to sign up with them. Citing that the research over cord lining is at the infancy stage. However, Stemcord uses enzymes to process the cord lining, thus resulting in greater yield.
- Stemcord has two separate storage facilities with independent power supply. This gives us greater assurance that, in any case of failure, we should have at least one bag still viable. Cordlife stores in one facility while Cryoviva rents their facility from the Singapore Cord Blood Bank (SCBB). There is even a disclaimer on SCBB's website that reads "Disclaimer: SCBB provides cord blood processing and storage service for Cryoviva Singapore. SCBB and Cryoviva Singapore are independent and separate legal entities and have no influence over each other's business operations. SCBB will not take any responsibility for Cryoviva Singapore's cord blood units, if and when this service agreement ceases."
- Collection of cord blood. Stemcord has their delivery service to the different hospitals daily. We do not have to call them to collect. This reduce the burden on us trying to remember to call them while in the midst of preparing for delivery. I understand that a call to Cryoviva has to be made on the way to hospital for the collection.
- Stemcord is not listed on the stock exchange. Not listed = no shareholder pressure to generate higher earnings every year.
- Stemcord offers membership fees rebate for Mount Alvernia Hospital and 50% off the antenatal class fees.
From StemCord's website (refer http://www.stemcord.com/stemcord-difference/stemcord-bonus-covers/#stemcord3-3Oh i see! just wondering what will be the case of failure? will there be any form of compensation? cos i may 'loogi' if i need to use them for future.
Hi all,
We chose Stemcord for a few reasons:
- They do not hard sell like the other two companies. We asked Stemcord about storing the cord lining and they do not actively push for ppl to sign up with them. Citing that the research over cord lining is at the infancy stage. However, Stemcord uses enzymes to process the cord lining, thus resulting in greater yield.
- Stemcord has two separate storage facilities with independent power supply. This gives us greater assurance that, in any case of failure, we should have at least one bag still viable. Cordlife stores in one facility while Cryoviva rents their facility from the Singapore Cord Blood Bank (SCBB). There is even a disclaimer on SCBB's website that reads "Disclaimer: SCBB provides cord blood processing and storage service for Cryoviva Singapore. SCBB and Cryoviva Singapore are independent and separate legal entities and have no influence over each other's business operations. SCBB will not take any responsibility for Cryoviva Singapore's cord blood units, if and when this service agreement ceases."
- Collection of cord blood. Stemcord has their delivery service to the different hospitals daily. We do not have to call them to collect. This reduce the burden on us trying to remember to call them while in the midst of preparing for delivery. I understand that a call to Cryoviva has to be made on the way to hospital for the collection.
- Stemcord is not listed on the stock exchange. Not listed = no shareholder pressure to generate higher earnings every year.
- Stemcord offers membership fees rebate for Mount Alvernia Hospital and 50% off the antenatal class fees.
Public bank is donation, if it is okay to store, it will be stored there for people who needs it to buy from there. Private bank you store for your own use. If family members need to use it, it will be readily there. Don't need to search for it and buy which will be damn expensiveAnyone can advise why choose a "paid" stem cord bank vs the public bank?
Thank you for sharing. Cordlife offers different plans for cord blood and cord lining banking. Their plan for banking both cord blood and cord lining at an upfront fee of $6200 (annual fee of $250) is a lot more expensive than just either one (vs upfront fee of $1600 for cord blood only and $1500 for cord lining only / annual fee of $250).Hi all,
We chose Stemcord for a few reasons:
- They do not hard sell like the other two companies. We asked Stemcord about storing the cord lining and they do not actively push for ppl to sign up with them. Citing that the research over cord lining is at the infancy stage. However, Stemcord uses enzymes to process the cord lining, thus resulting in greater yield.
I would recommend to visit the different companies during baby fair and other seminars that they will be at from time to time.Thank you for sharing. Cordlife offers different plans for cord blood and cord lining banking. Their plan for banking both cord blood and cord lining at an upfront fee of $6200 (annual fee of $250) is a lot more expensive than just either one (vs upfront fee of $1600 for cord blood only and $1500 for cord lining only / annual fee of $250).
So I've been trying to figure out from Stemcord website if they offer cord lining cryogenic storage, but I don't seem to see any offer for cord lining banking, in fact, there's only mention of cord blood on their website - http://www.stemcord.com/pricing-and-enrolment/pricing/
just FYI, my cousin and i stored our children's cord blood with cordlife also.I have signed up for cordlife for my previous child last year and made full payment.
But found that he is a thalassemia minor. I heard thalassemia minor cordblood usage might have limitation, so checked with cordlife if we can terminate the thalassemia minor storage and replace with my next child since we have made a full payment already but cordlife refused and insist there is no limitation at all.
I checked with the other cordblood company, and was told that thalassemia minor cordblood can't be used on sibling/parent, so I'm doubting if cordlife is not telling the truth just to earn $.
Now I'm considering to store for my next baby too, but definitely not with cordlife.
Also lesson learned, I won't be making full payment again.
I understand having thalassemia minor has no impact on the person's life. But what I meant was the limitation in terms of using the blood cord (like if the cord blood can't be use for his siblings/parents if needed due to it is contaminated with thalassemia minor).just FYI, my cousin and i stored our children's cord blood with cordlife also.
my niece was diagnosed with thalassemia minor inherited from her father. they continued storing because there is no negative impact on her life and her future. i think if you ask other banks about storing a child (who is a thalessemia minor)'s cord blood, they will also allow you to store unless a child is a thalessemia major..
Hmmm from my limited knowledge, transplants don't have the luxury of using half dosage... Doctors don't dare to take the risk too. If yes then the world donation banks would all store in multiple bags to avail more people to seek help from, then they can probably earn more from each sale of each portion..... but all donation banks follow international standards of a single storage bag which is FDA approved... This is just my 2 cents worth...We chose stemcord also. Main reason is that we can store the cord blood in 2 packets at 2 different locations. If touch wood need to use 1 packet, you still have another packet left.