what happens - cord blood procedures - cryopreservation
When processing is complete, the cord blood is then frozen in specially designed freezing bags, developed to withstand ultra low temperatures without damage. During freezing, formation of large ice crystals inside of cells can cause irreversible damage. However, the use of a special chemical solution in combination with the precise control of the rate of freezing, reduces these effects and therefore protects the cells.
 This picture shows the specialised freezing bags that are used for the long-term storage of your baby's cord blood stem cells. |
The specialised freezing bags are placed inside
these storage canisters. They are then frozen at the ultra low
temperatures required for the long-term storage of the cord blood |