Cryo Cell Cord Blood Banking: Questions and Answers
Cryo Cell is one of the oldest leading umbilical blood banking facilities in the United States. Here are a few questions parents might have if they’re considering Cryocell.
How much does it cost to bank?
With Cryo Cell, there are no enrollment fees. You don’t pay until your child’s cord blood is received, processed, and stored.
With the Cryo Cell Client for LifeProgram, new and returning clients pay a $1295 processing fee and $100 annual storage fee. This price can be locked in for future children as well. A variety of payment plans are available.
How many parents use Cryocell?
The company reports they have 185,000 clients worldwide.
What guarantees do we have that the cord cells will be viable?
In the event that a client’s cord blood, which was processed and stored by the company, is used for transplant and fails to engraft, Cryocell will pay the client $50,000.
In conjunction with a transplant of Cryocell-banked cells, the company will pay clients $10,000 to ease the family financial hardship of undergoing transplant.
What other benefits does the company offer?
Through an exclusive agreement with Upromise, Cryo-Cell will contribute 2% of its clients’ cord blood payments towards their Upromise account for college education.
How can I contact Cryocell?
You can reach the company at 800-STOR-CELL or on the Internet at www.cryo-cell.com. Customer service via phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Making the decision to bank your child’s umbilical cord blood is very personal and dependent on a number of factors, including family medical history, financial resources, and more. To have the best umbilical bank experience, take your time selecting a cord blood banking facility, and investigate all of the private and public donation options available to you and your family.