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<< Free cord blood banking is available to parents if a close relative of the baby has a case of medical need. >>

A "case of medical need" means that a person in the family has been diagnosed with a conditon that can be treated with cord blood.  Many banks in many countries have programs that provide free or discounted cord blood banking for families that have a case of medical need. The expectant parents will be required to provide documentation from a medical doctor to confirm the diagnosis. These "case of need" charity programs are offered at the discretion of the individual cord blood banks and are subject to any national regulations that may restrict bank operations or the applications of cord blood in storage. Both public banks and family banks may offer "case of need" programs.

Cord Blood BankNeeds CoveredEligible FamilyProgram
Americord Registry
866-503-6005
Cord Blood TransplantsSiblingsAmericord Cares
covers Free banking plus Free Lifetime storage
Carolinas Cord Blood Bank
919-668-1116
Cord Blood TransplantsSiblings & ParentsDirected Donation
Cord Blood Registry®
888.932.6568
Cord Blood Transplants
& FDA-approved clinical trials
Siblings & ParentsNewborn Possibilities
Designated Treatment Protocol
covers Free banking plus 5 years storage
Cord Blood Registry®
888.932.6568
considered case by caseBabyNewborn Possibilities
Prenatal Diagnosis Protocol
covers Free banking plus 5 years storage
Cord for Life
1-800-869-8608
info@cordforlife.com
Cord Blood Transplants
& FDA-approved clinical trials
Siblings & ParentsImminent Need
covers Free banking plus 1 year of storage
Cryo-Cell
800-786-7235
Transplant or InfusionBaby & SiblingsDonor Transplant
covers Free banking plus 5 years storage
LifebankUSA
contact
Cord Blood TransplantsSiblings(not advertised)
covers Free banking plus 5 years storage
LifebankUSA
contact
Cerebral Palsy or AutismSiblings(not advertised)
covers 50% discount on banking
StemCyte
866.389.4659
Cord Blood TransplantsSiblingsSibling Donors
covers Free banking plus 3 years storage
includes StemCyte Care public bank access
ViaCord
866.861.8435
Cord Blood TransplantsSiblingsSibling Connection
covers Free banking plus Free Lifetime storage