CSJ reports on the work of Smart Cells, whose activity with stem cell collection and storage offers hope for the treatment of a range of diseases and disorders.
The sample, along with thousands of others, will be stored at BioVault in Plymouth – a laboratory that undertakes all Smart Cells’ cord blood preparation and storage in an environment designed to comply with all current and foreseeable European medical guidelines and practices. Once delivered to BioVault the blood is prepared for final freezing in a cryogenic pouch using a sterile, closed bag system. The process effectively separates the blood into its component parts and then computer-controlled equipment ensures that the stem cells are captured.
The cells are then carefully prepared and frozen in a hermetically sealed storage pouch. The pouch, in its protective aluminium cassette, is then stored for up to 25 years in a medically registered device at a temperature below minus 180°C. At this temperature, the cell ageing process is effectively suspended.
Having been logged into the inventory management system, its location is secure, continually monitored and alarm protected.
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