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Family Bank: StemLife
About
Established in 2001, StemLife Berhad is Malaysia’s pioneer private stem cell bank. StemLife is part of the Cordlife Group, one of Asia's largest stem cell banking networks. As part of the Group, StemLife is backed by over two decades of experience and the trust of more than 600,000 parents across the region. Together with the Group's regional network, StemLife has facilitated 85 cord blood releases to 25 healthcare institutions across 10 countries, supporting stem cell transplants and cellular therapies
StemLife is committed to ensuring that their clients can use their cord blood anywhere in the world by obtaining a license from the Malaysian Ministry of Health and global accreditation from the AABB. Beyond cord blood banking, StemLife offers cryopreservation services for cord lining, cord tissue, and umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), along with stem cell expansion through collaboration with a cGMP laboratory. For more information, please visit https://stemlife.com.
Labs and Locations
Headquarters & Laboratory Location: B-8-15, Megan Avenue II, 12 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Business Experience
StemLife has been a trusted leader in Malaysia’s stem cell banking industry since 2001. With a strong commitment to quality, the company follows strict procedures to ensure the safe collection, precise processing, and secure storage of cord blood, earning the trust of families seeking reliable healthcare solutions.
In 2004, StemLife made history as the first company in Malaysia to release a cord blood unit for a sibling transplant to treat Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Since then, the company has released more cord blood units to support treatments for conditions such as cerebral palsy, thalassemia major, leukemia, and brain injuries. By ensuring the quality and readiness of stored stem cells, StemLife has helped families in critical moments. As part of a global network, the company has facilitated the release of 85 cord blood units to 25 healthcare institutions across 10 countries, demonstrating its significant international reach.
In 2014, StemLife became the first and only stem cell bank in Malaysia to offer families the option to store three types of stem cells from the umbilical cord: Haematopoietic Stem Cells (HSC) from cord blood, Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) from cord tissue, and Epithelial Stem Cells (EpSC) from the cord lining. This breakthrough provides families with more possibilities for future medical treatments.
StemLife’s services are strengthened through its partnership with a cGMP-certified laboratory approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). This collaboration ensures access to advanced expertise and cutting-edge infrastructure for processing, harvesting, and expanding Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC), all while maintaining the highest industry and regulatory standards.
The company consistently meets global quality benchmarks. In 2026, StemLife received its 6th consecutive accreditation from AABB, the international gold standard for cord blood banking. It also became the first cord blood bank in Malaysia to achieve both the Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD) Certification and the Establishment Licence. StemLife is fully licensed by the Ministry of Health and holds the MS ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, further demonstrating its commitment to quality and compliance.
With a proven track record of quality, care, and innovation, StemLife remains at the forefront of stem cell banking and healthcare services, helping families secure their future health and well-being.
Collection Kit
The collection kit includes a sterile, double-wrapped blood bag pre-filled with the anticoagulant CPDA-1 and blood collection set for maternal blood.
Transportation container
StemLife utilizes the StemCool shipping system, featuring thermal insulation and an IATA-compliant protective shield, to maintain ambient temperature during transport back to the laboratory.
Shipping Info
The umbilical cord blood sample will be hand-delivered using our StemCool shipping system. This provides a secure time and temperature protocol that has been proven effective in maintaining stem cells within the range of optimal temperature.
Processing Method
Stem cells are processed using the AXP® II System, a globally recognised automated technology from the USA. This system ensures safe and efficient harvesting of stem cells, meeting international standards for transplants and treatments.
Components Stored
The final component stored is 20ml of the "buffy coat" layer of the blood, which holds both white cells and stem cells. Parents are provided with lab report describing:
- Cord blood: volume, Total Nucleated Cell (TNC) count, CD34+ stem cell count, CD34+ stem cell viability, ABO typing and sterility.
- Maternal blood: Infectious disease status for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, CMV IgM, CMV IgG and HTLV
Storage Method
Cord blood stem cells are stored in a 25 mL cryobag encased in a metal cassette. These metal cassettes provide an additional barrier of protection. Stem cell units are stored in the vapour phase of cryogenic liquid nitrogen tanks at temperatures of approximately -1960C.
Licensing & Accreditation
- Cord Blood & peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) licensed by Ministry of Health Malaysia under the PHFS Act 1998.
- Accredited by the international cord blood banking gold standard AABB.
- MS ISO 15189 accredited – Medical Lab Testing.
- Good Distribution Practice for Medical Device (GDPMD) Certification and the Establishment License
- Participation in College of American Pathologists USA program since 2003.
- Participation in Royal College of Pathology Australia program since 2012.
- Cleanroom class 1,000 and 10,000 certified.
Clinical Experience
To date, StemLife and its Group have successfully released 85 cord blood units and 37 cord lining units to support stem cell therapies. StemLife has established its track record with the largest number of stem cell transplants done in Malaysia through its 25 years of experience in stem cell banking, working closely with third party medical expertise. StemLife has released over 500 peripheral blood stem cell units for therapies.
Insurance
StemLife clients will be covered by additional protection benefits as follows:
1) Stem Assist - StemLife offers coverage of possible pregnancy complications and congenital illnesses of baby to give you greater peace of mind. (*This is exclusively for our Cordmax+ clients.)
2) StemLife Assured - StemLife assures you of a suitable cord blood unit or RM100,000* to defray medical costs if your cord blood unit loses its viability at the point of transplant.
3) Stem Shield Plus - A one-time lump sum subsidy of MYR110,000** will be provided to partially defray medical costs of transplantation for the child whose umbilical cord blood unit is stored.
4) Stem Courier - Your baby’s precious cord blood will be taken care by our dedicated staff during the transportation from the hospital to our laboratory. In the event of a total loss of cord blood during transit, StemLife will offer a lump sum payout of RM25,000*.
5) Stem 21 - StemLife, together with an International insurer, offers a lump sum payout of MYR 5,000** to cover the remaining cost of cord blood storage if you or your spouse passes on or suffers from Total and Permanent Disability (TPD).
6) Stem Affirm - StemLife will cover the cost of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and colony forming unit (CFU) testing* prior to a haematopoietic stem cell transplant ordered by your physician. These tests are mandated by Malaysian Ministry of Health and international quality standards.
7) StemLife Cord Blood Network - Protecting 3 Generations of your Family. Tapping into one of Asia’s largest cord blood networks, StemLife will assist in the search for a matching cord blood unit, should there be a need of a cord blood transplant for your child, his/her biological parents and biological grandparents.
* terms & conditions apply.
Prices
Our sales consultants will tailor a package plan to suit your needs. We offer instalment plans of up to 24 months with zero interest for your convenience,
For more information, book an appointment with our consultant, call our 24-hour careline at +603 2779 0033, or email us at info@stemlife.com.
Additional Services
Banking services:
- Umbilical Cord Lining (UCL) banking –Exclusively available with StemLife’s patented CellOptima™ technology, UCL contains highly potent Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) from cord tissue and Epithelial Stem Cells (CL-EpSCs). These stem cells are undergoing clinical trials for their potential to treat conditions such as stroke, cardiovascular diseases, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, soft tissue repair, eye disorders, and other conditions.
- Umbilical Cord Tissue (UCT) banking –a rich source of Wharton’s jelly from the umbilical cord tissue, which contains versatile Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with advanced expansion capabilities for future medical use.
- Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSC) Expansion- involves expanding MSCs under controlled conditions to ensure they remain viable and expandable, providing a reliable solution for future medical applications.
- Peripheral Blood Banking & Services- Harvesting and storing Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) from mobilised peripheral blood, which are commonly used to treat blood disorders and cancers.