{"id":2923,"date":"2018-05-11T00:30:01","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T23:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10storks.com\/?p=689"},"modified":"2018-05-11T00:30:01","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T23:30:01","slug":"alphacord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imedicalsociety.org\/alphacord\/","title":{"rendered":"Alphacord"},"content":{"rendered":"

AlphaCord: How Alphacord Appears In The Cord Blood Banking Universe<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A high amount of stem cells may be found in a developing fetus<\/a> and fetal structures.\u00a0 Once considered to be a medical waste, umbilical cord and placenta were discarded at birth, since there was a lack of knowledge regarding the medical potential and value of these tissues.\u00a0Here comes Alphacord in the game, as AlphaCord offers cord blood banking services<\/a> that cover storage of stem cells<\/a> from several sources.<\/p>\n

Alphacord is one of the companies reviewed in this article<\/a> about cord blood banking reviews<\/a> that we encourage you to read. Also in our article<\/a> about best cord blood banks<\/a> you will discover which features are required by these banks to rank among the best ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Umbilical cord blood and cord tissue, both together<\/a> and placenta represent a valuable source of various types of stem cells that may be used for the successful treatment of serious medical conditions<\/a>.\u00a0 Stem cell research has grown exponentially in the previous decades since it was recognized by the scientific medical community that stem cells carry a vast therapeutic potential.\u00a0 An area that specifically investigates the nature and medical significance of stem cells is called regenerative medicine.\u00a0 This medical discipline aims to develop new, effective and safe cell-based treatments for various types of chronic, severe and debilitating diseases<\/a>.\u00a0 Umbilical cord and placenta are enriched with stem cells that represent the basis of research in the regenerative medicine.\u00a0 Therefore, storing stem cells<\/a> from these sources provides a safe and effective investment for the good overall health of families that practice stem cell banking<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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AlphaCord And The Stem Cell Sources<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Umbilical cord blood<\/a> contains significant amounts of hematopoietic stem cells that represent a valuable treatment option for severe disorders affecting blood (anemias, leukemias, lymphomas).\u00a0 There have been numerous reports in the scientific medical papers regarding the successful treatment of blood-related disorders with transplantation of stem cells originating from the umbilical cord blood.\u00a0 Collection<\/a> and storing of umbilical cord blood is a simple and safe process, that takes a few minutes, except that there are nuchal cord<\/a> complications. This complete process allows families to ensure themselves should a need arise for the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.<\/p>\n

Umbilical cord tissue<\/a> is a source enriched with mesenchymal stem cells used in the everyday practice in the field of regenerative medicine.\u00a0 There are currently clinical trials underway that aim to investigate the full regenerative potential of mesenchymal stem cells.\u00a0 Tissue and organ repair<\/a> is a key mechanism of action of these cells, where diseases that were only treatable so far, become completely cured.\u00a0 This refers to diabetes, chronic heart and liver failure, stroke, Alzheimer\u2019s disease and even autism.\u00a0 In addition to umbilical cord tissue<\/a>, placental tissue is also a very rich source containing mesenchymal and mesenchymal-like stem cells, which have the same potential as described above.<\/p>\n

With AlphaCord, banking of all of the above-mentioned stem cell sources is possible, giving the families an opportunity to store for the potential future<\/a> use the significant amounts of both hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells.<\/p>\n

History and Mission of Alphacord<\/strong><\/h1>\n

AlphaCord is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.\u00a0 The mission of this private cord blood banking<\/a> facility according to their website is to provide the high quality of services to families that want to store stem cells from various sources, what comes at a price<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AlphaCord was founded in 2002 by a parent who believed that the banking of stem cells should not be a privilege, but an opportunity for all parents interested in preserving their children\u2019s stem cells.\u00a0 AlphaCord aims to create affordable programs for the collection,<\/a> processing, and storage of various sources of stem cells while maintaining the quality standards that are fully comparable to the competitor<\/a> companies.<\/p>\n

AlphaCord operates in a cost-efficient manner<\/a> and vigilantly monitors scientific advances in the field of regenerative medicine.\u00a0 This enabled AlphaCord to be one of the first private banking systems<\/a> introducing the possibility to bank umbilical cord tissue<\/a>.\u00a0 AlphaCord is a perfect example that a high quality in each step of stem cells banking<\/a> may come at a reasonable price<\/a>.\u00a0 AlphaCord is not engaged, as we noticed, in the expensive marketing-related activities that other companies are, which enables this facility to completely focus its funds to the process of high-quality preservation and safety of collected samples.\u00a0 They affirm that the high quality of services for an affordable price<\/a> allows AlphaCord to be one of the top companies in the industry<\/a> of stem cells banking.<\/p>\n

The Collection, Processing, and Storage Of Cord Blood<\/strong><\/h1>\n

AlphaCord uses an FDA approved collection kit<\/a> with a specific design that allows collection of samples both during the vaginal delivery or cesarean section.\u00a0 The bag allows a collection of 250ccs of sampled tissue.\u00a0 Anti-coagulant used is a CPD, which is strongly recommended by the FDA to be used during the collection process. \u00a0AlphaCord does not use any heparinized products during the collection of samples.\u00a0 Sterility of the bag is ensured both from the outside and the inside in order to prevent the transmission of an infectious agent.\u00a0 Transportation of each sampled is ensured within the 72 hours after birth.\u00a0 AlphaCord informs the clients that all samples were transported and received by the central laboratory within the above-mentioned timeframe in order to ensure the best possible viability of samples.<\/p>\n

Following receipt of the sample, the lab processes each sample by removing the red blood cells and plasma leaving only the component enriched with stem cells.\u00a0 Samples prepared and cooled down to the standard temperature of -190 Celsius (these temperatures are measured in Celsius) and cryopreserved into nitrogen vapor tanks for long-term storage.<\/p>\n

Clients receive a certificate of preservation that contains the number of stem cells preserved<\/a>, their viability and testing for infections sources.\u00a0 Each sample is kept in the blood bags.\u00a0 The temperature in the vapor nitrogen tanks is constantly electronically monitored and contains an alarm system that would signal any temperature deviations<\/a> within the tank.\u00a0 The storage facility is secured and outfitted with backup electric generator system to ensure the maximal safety of the collected samples<\/p>\n

Accreditations<\/strong><\/h1>\n

AlphaCord laboratory is licensed and regularly inspected by the FDA to ensure the regulatory standards for stem cell banking<\/a>.\u00a0 Additionally, the laboratory has been accredited by the AABB,<\/a> an organization that introduced rigid quality standards for processing and preservation of stem cells.\u00a0 AlphaCord is compliant with both the regulatory standards and operational procedures recommended by the AABB<\/a>, which ensures the quality of processing and preservation of stem cell samples.<\/p>\n

Customer Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At any point in the banking process, clients may and are encouraged to speak to one of the trained client specialists.\u00a0 The specialist holds a knowledge to answer any questions clients may have that relate to any step of the banking process.\u00a0 They claim also that AlphaCord experts are available for conversation at any time during the day, which ensures that the clients feel safe and informed regarding their samples.<\/p>\n

Clinical Experience from Alphacord<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So far, AlphaCord has expedited hundreds of stem cell samples intended for a clinical use.\u00a0 One of the clients of AlphaCord has received the transplantation of his own cord blood at the Dukes Medical Centre. We do not have evidence of this claim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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