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Choosing the right stem cell bank for your family is rarely a quick decision. But when you review the facts, you may find it much easier than you expected.

Comparison of Leading Cord Blood Banks 1

		Cord Blood Registry, Inc.	Viacord
Year Established	1989	1995	1993
Superior Quality with all of the following:   • FDA Registered   • cGMP/cGTP- compliant2   • AABB accredited   • ISO 9001:2000 certified	Yes	No	No
24/7 Clinical Support	Yes	No	No
Approximate number of clients	Over 135,000 Worldwide	Over 120,000	Over 100,000
First Year Fees for Cord Blood Service:     Processing & Testing Fee +     Shipping (U.S. & Puerto Rico only) +     Annual Storage Fee Total	$1,595 + 0 + $125 ------- $1,720	$1,700 + $150 + $125 -------- $1,975	$2,050 + 0 + 125 -------- $2,175
Successful Transplants	Yes	Yes	Yes
Money back for college	Yes	No	No
$50,000 Guarantee3	Yes	Yes	No
$10,000 Cryo-Cell Cares™ Payment Program3	Yes	No	No
Client for Life™ Program3 (Locked in pricing for returning clients)	Yes	No	No

1. This information was accurate as of January 2007.
2. Why is cGMP/cGTP compliance important? cGMP and cGTP are standards established by the FDA. In May 2005, FDA established current Good Tissue Practices (cGTPs) for cord blood banks. Cryo-Cell exceeds FDA requirements by operating a cGMP/cGTP compliant facility.
3. See our Features & Benefits page for more details. Certain terms and conditions apply, as outlined in our U-Cord® service Contract.

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