Family Bank: Institute of Cell Therapy

About

Institute of Cell Therapy is a leader in the collection and storage of umbilical cord blood in Ukraine. Our cryobank is modern, highly-technological and the largest complex in Ukraine, with more than 500 square meters of area including laboratories for the cell separation, clinical diagnostics and laboratory of molecular studies (PCR), cryo-conservation and the scientific division. Institute of Cell Therapy has separate web sites for banking services and clinic services.

Labs and Locations

The Institute of Cell Therapy owns a clinical diagnostics and laboratory of molecular biology (PCR) at their headquarters in Kyiv, Ukraine. ICT cryostorage is located in the basement of Maternity Hospital No.3. The electricity is provided on a separate line and has an independent back-up. There is a reserve storage of liquid nitrogen that is enough for 4 months of cryostorage functioning. The bank also has 24 hr security and video monitoring of the laboratory premises.

Business Experience

The Institute of Cell Therapy cord blood bank was established in the year 2004 in Kyiv as the first in family bank in Ukraine. Now we are the biggest bank in Ukraine and the only one which has their own clinic for stem cell treatment.

• Website of the cord blood bank: https://cryobank.ua/
• Website of the treatment clinic:  https://instituteofcelltherapy.com/

Collection Kit

The collection kit is sent to the hospital two weeks ahead of the baby's expected date of birth.

Transportation container

The shipping container is guaranteed to maintain temperature for a certain number of hours, to permit a safe arrival at the lab.

Shipping Info

Shipping is included in the base price within the home country, costs extra from outside. Employees of the bank pick up the blood from selected hospitals any day of the week.

Processing Method

The processing method is manual cell separation by sedimentation and spin.

Components Stored

Parents are provided with a certificate describing test results (volume, cell counts, viability).

Storage Method

Final storage is in blood bags or vials (client chooses). Temporary storage in a quarantine freezer, then move to long term freezer. The freezer uses the vapor phase of cryogenic nitrogen.

Licensing & Accreditation

Licensed by Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Institute of Cell Therapy since 2013 is accredited according to ISO 9001:2008.

Clinical Experience

• Institute of Cell Therapy participates in clinical trials using cord blood in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.
• Institute of Cell Therapy has received official approvals from the Ministry of Health for their therapies of Critical Limb Ischemia and Pancreonecrosis, each following 5 years of clinical trial experience.
• Institute of Cell Therapy currently is conducting clinical trials treating Type 2 Diabetes, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B&C, and Cardiomyopathy. Over 200 donated cord blood units have been used in clinical trials at the Institute of Cell Therapy.
• Additional diagnoses may be treated on an experimental basis.
• From the private storage for family banking clients with Institute of Cell Therapy, 5 cord blood units have been released for the treatment of: Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Ankylosing Spodyloathritis, Viral Hepatitis, and one unit was used autologously in cardiac surgery for an infant born with a heart defect.
• An additional 10 clients of the Institute of Cell Therapy are using privately banked cord blood for a periodic boost of the immune system (delivered intranasally).

Insurance

Guarantees and the amount of compensation are prescribed in the client contract.

Community Service

Institute of Cell Therapy provides free banking to children with congenital abnormalities, and to families where an immediate relative has a diagnosis for which transplantation is standard therapy. Discounts are given to repeat customers, medical doctors, and customers in early pregnancy (up to 15%).

Prices

FIRST YEAR PRICES:

• 480 USD - umbilical cord blood                
• 560 USD - umbilical cord tissue
• 560 USD - placenta tissue
• 320 USD - placental suspension (homogenate)
• 2 600 USD - placental mesenchymal stem cells      

STORAGE FEES

• USD 150 - The cost of one year storage
• Discounts for pre-paid annual storage: for 5 years – 20%; for 10 years – 30%; for 20 years – 45%

PACKAGES    

• 680 USD - umbilical cord blood  +  placental suspension
• 760 USD - placenta tissue + placental suspension
• 920 USD - umbilical cord blood + umbilical tissue        
• 920 USD - umbilical cord blood + placental tissue       
• 1 080 USD - umbilical cord blood + umbilical tissue  +  placental suspension
• 1 080 USD - umbilical cord blood + placental tissue + placental suspension 
• 1 520 USD - umbilical cord blood + umbilical tissue + placenta tissue + placental suspension
• 2 800 USD - placental mesenchymal stem cells + placental suspension             
• 3 440 USD - umbilical cord blood + umbilical tissue + placental mesenchymal stem cells + placental suspension

Additional Services

Storage of umbilical cord tissue and storage of the placenta are also available. Clients that store the placenta have 2 options: to store placental tissue and/or mesenchymal stem cells from placenta.