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See how Smart Cells stands out from other UK cord blood and tissue storage companies.
We were the first in the UK to offer this service and remain part of Europe’s largest stem cell bank. With full regulatory licensing and approval, we give families confidence that their baby’s stem cells are stored safely and securely.
Umbilical cord blood and tissue banking with the Europe’s leading stem cell company
At Smart Cells we appreciate that you are taking a pioneering decision to store your baby’s stem cells for their wellbeing.
We are proud to be the first company in the UK to offer this service and we have all the required and approved licensing for this.
Why Smart Cells?
1,000,000+
Cord blood and tissue units stored in our group
240+
Cord blood transplants
100%
UK sample success rate
1,900+
Cord tissue therapies
Founders of private cord blood storage in the UK
UK’s first private cord blood storage company
Year established
2000
2002
2002
Most cord blood samples released for transplant
No.1 stem cell bank in Europe
Listed company
Listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Laboratory(s)
15
1
1
Good manufacturing practice (GMP) laboratory(s)
2
ATMP’s (Advanced therapy medicinal products) manufacturing personalised treatment
Cord blood volume reduced processing
Cord tissue processing
Number of cord tissue segments stored by sample (without additional charge)
Up to 16
4
NA
Only family bank in Europe, of which the cord tissue and stem cells are used extensively in therapies
Free transportation of sample if required for treatment
All samples processed and stored in the UK
First UK private company to release a cord blood sample for treatment
Most number of successful cord blood samples released for treatment
Number of samples released for treatment
6,823
122
20
Cord blood samples released for use
Cord tissue samples released for use
FDA approval for supplying stem cells for live-saving transplantations for clinics in the USA
Cooperation with over 1,500 hospitals around Europe
HTA Licenced
HTA Licence number
22522
22503
11083
No major shortfall in the latest HTA inspection
5 major shortfalls
1 major shortfall
Quality Assurance: UK NEQAS
ISO Accreditation, Highest Level Quality Management System: 2009:2015
Treatment program of using autologous cord blood stem cells in treating cerebral palsy and autism
Dedicated R&D team for analytical and manufacturing process development and transfer
30+
London Heathrow based office
London Heathrow based laboratory
First choice and best location for London births
APPROVED partner for Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust) Kensington Wing
Flexible payment plans available up to 12 months
Dedicated blood registered courier service
Same day and next day delivery service available for stem cell collection kit
Last update: 02.2024
