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Compare Smart Cells to other UK private cord blood stem cell storage companies
Umbilical cord blood banking with the UK’s leading stem cell company
At Smart Cells we don’t mind admitting that we haven’t stored the most samples, we haven’t acquired unnecessary accreditations or licences and we might not always be the first choice for every customer.
However, you are taking a pioneering decision to store your baby’s stem cells and potentially secure their wellbeing. For this reason we are proud to be the first company in the UK to offer this service. Our focus is you, the customer, and we are the only company to provide you with a comparison table that doesn’t just favour ourselves.
We don’t need gimmicks or fancy phrases. We take a unique view of comparisons and think it is best to be open and honest about the information we provide to you. See for yourself by checking out our comparison table.
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UK'S FIRST CORD BLOOD STORAGE COMPANY
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| Company | Smart Cells | Future Health | Cells 4 Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders of private cord blood storage in the UK | |||
| UK’s first private cord blood storage company | |||
| Year established | 2000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| Number of laboratories | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Most cord blood samples released for transplant | |||
| International offices | 21 | 38 | 15 |
| Services | Smart Cells | Future Health | Cells 4 Life |
| Cord blood volume reduced processing **Recommended** | |||
| Cord blood whole blood processing | |||
| Cord tissue processing | |||
| Free transportation of sample if required for treatment | |||
| All samples processed and stored in the UK | |||
| Group B Streptococcus testing | |||
| Omega -3 DHA testing in breast milk | |||
| Omega -3 DHA testing in third trimester | |||
| Stem cell insurance | |||
| Non invasive prenatal testing | |||
| Samples Released | Smart Cells | Future Health | Cells 4 Life |
| First UK private company to release a cord blood sample for treatment | |||
| Most number of successful cord blood samples released for treatment | |||
| Number of cord blood samples released for treatment | 21 | 8 | 7 |
| Cord blood samples released for Autologus (self) use | |||
| Cord blood samples released for Allogeneic (sibling) use | |||
| Number of cord tissue samples released for use in transplant | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Regulatory & accreditations | Smart Cells | Future Health | Cells 4 Life |
| HTA Licenced | |||
| HTA Licence number | 22522 | 22503 | 11083 |
| FACT Netcord Accredited | |||
| UK Neqas | |||
| ISO 9001 | |||
| AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) licence | |||
| HFEA (Human Fertilisation & Embryology) licence | |||
| MHRA (Medicines Healthcare Regulatory Agency) licence | |||
| NAP (National Association of Phlebotomists) Approved | |||
| Extra Benefits | Smart Cells | Future Health | Cells 4 Life |
| 24 hour on call customer service team | |||
| London based office | |||
| London based laboratory | |||
| First choice and best location for London births | |||
| 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 |