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Family Bank: Cryoviva Singapore

Cryoviva Singapore

About

Cryoviva Singapore was established in 2014, and is part of an international group that is committed to helping every family realise the miracle of their baby’s umbilical cord blood and stem cells. Cryoviva has successfully stored over 10,000 umbilical cord blood and cord tissue units from both local and ex-pat clients at our state-of-the-art laboratory and storage facility in Singapore. This facility is MoH-licensed, AABB accredited, and ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified, testaments to the stringent quality standards to which we adhere. Thanks to being centrally located and in proximity to most major maternity hospitals in Singapore, cord blood samples reach our facilities very quickly and efficiently to ensure top-quality maintenance upon storage.

We are proud to have an extensive list of happy parents who have trusted our services and stored their baby’s cord blood with us. To every expectant parent, let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the safety of their baby’s cord blood. Delivering total peace of mind to our valued clients is one of our foremost goals. Talk to us now.

Labs and Locations

The laboratory of Cryoviva Singapore is located at Mapex Building, 37 Jalan Pemimpin, Singapore 577177

Business Experience

Cryoviva Singapore was established in 2014, and has operated its own laboratory since 9 July 2017. Cryoviva is backed by reputed organisations like Indorama Ventures and RJ Corp., and the international headquarters of the group is in Thailand. The company is managed by a highly experienced and diverse team of healthcare industry experts - including medical doctors - and other business professionals to ensure the company runs optimally for clients from all perspectives. The group’s international presence spans countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and Cryoviva has won numerous awards spanning all facets of the business. We are a caring, knowledgeable team that gives you all the relevant facts so that you don’t miss the opportunity of a lifetime.

Collection Kit

Cryoviva collection kit contains the JMS Cord Blood Bag, manufactured in Japan. Cryoviva uses povidone-iodine swab sticks for disinfectant followed by 70% ethyl alcohol swabs. All critical kit items are sterile, and assembling of collection kits has been passed from two checks, i.e. approved by and reviewed by, then released for distribution.

Transportation container

Cryoviva uses a validated cool box consisting of cooled gel packs with a calibrated data logger to monitor the transit temperature. The container is validated to maintain room temperature for a certain number of hours under test conditions. The calibrated data logger is placed in the cool box during morning rounds at the collection centers. After every collection run at the time of receiving, a temperature graph with the temperature data is downloaded and printed for the supervisory review and acceptance.

Shipping Info

For Singapore locals, Cryoviva has a dedicated logistic team that is fully trained in cord blood and maternal sample handling. The logistics team has a competency assessment on a regular basis and has more than five years of experience. The processing facility is open from Mon to Fri 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, Sat 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, on holidays and Sundays it is open when required.

Processing Method

Cryoviva Singapore is equipped with semi-automated cord blood processing technologies such as the AXP® II System, providing the highest standards of processing, such that there is the maximum recovery of cell counts and viability, and subsequent better cord blood transplant outcomes.

Components Stored

Cryoviva stores the hematopoietic stem cells, i.e., HPC-cord blood. Cryoviva also stores maternal sample aliquots and integral testing aliquots from the cord blood, for future testing references. After processing and testing is complete, parents will receive the Storage and Testing Report. This consists of test results for maternal blood testing, sterility, viability, Total Nucleated Cell (TNC) count, CD34+ counts, etc. Parents also receive a Storage Certificate along with other certificates as per opted plan.

Storage Method

The final storage bag is a 25 ml blood bag having two compartments holding 20 ml and 5ml. Three integral testing segments are attached to the bag tubing. This bag is  encased in over wrap which gives extra safety and finally placed in the client-specific separate aluminum canister, stored below -150C. First it is stored in the quarantine location in a cryogenic storage tank, after completion of all testing it goes to the permanent storage location in the vapour phase of a cryogenic nitrogen storage tank.

Licensing & Accreditation

Cryoviva (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. performs all cord blood processing under a controlled environment in frequently validated clean rooms.

  • Licensed by the Ministry of Health Singapore,
  • Accredited by the AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) for Cord Blood processing
  • Accredited by the AABB for Somatic Cell processing
  • Certified as meeting the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 (International Organization for Standardization) - Cord blood and cord tissue processing in ISO Class 5 environment
  • Follows international ISBT 128 Barcode Labelling system for the biomedical specimens

Clinical Experience

Cryoviva Singapore is participating in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial in partnership with KK Women's and Children's Hospital. The trial, registered with the Singapore Health Sciences Authority in 2018, treats Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with autologous umbilical cord blood (AUCB) reinfusion. As of summer 2022, Cryoviva has released two cord blood units for children enrolled in this program. Children are eligible to participate if: they are aged 2 - 5 years, have a confirmed clinical diagnosis of ASD, and have their own cord blood stored from birth. The study entails 7 visits to the hospital, during which the child will undergo testing before and after the cord blood reinfusion. The tests include psychological metrics, IQ testing, and eye-tracking assessments.

Insurance

  • In the event, if child’s specimen is required for an autologous reinfusion, Cryoviva understands there may arise financial hardships, in which if required Cryoviva will compensate the client. 
  • If the cord blood unit stored is not found viable for transplant; we will facilitate arranging the best available matched cord blood unit or pay S$50,000 to meet the costs of obtaining a matched sample. 

Prices

For current prices please visit https://cryoviva.com.sg/price-plan/

Additional Services

Cryoviva provides umbilical cord tissue banking along with cord blood banking. Clients that select cord tissue banking will be able to store the vascular tissue, the Wharton's jelly from umbilical cord, and enriched mesenchymal stromal cells.

Phone:
Address: 37 Jalan Pemimpin, #03 – 05 / 06 Mapex Building, 577177 Singapore