Cord Blood Banking 2

Question 1

Which federal agency regulates cord blood banks in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Food and Drug Administration

Answer

The FDA regulates cord blood banks under 21 CFR Parts 1270 and 1271, treating cord blood as a human cell and tissue product.

Question 2

What is the typical annual storage fee range for private cord blood banking in the US?

Accepted Answer

$100–$300 per year

Answer

Most private cord blood banks charge between $100 and $300 per year for ongoing cryogenic storage after an initial processing fee.

Question 3

A cord blood bank that is AABB-accredited must demonstrate compliance with which standard?

Accepted Answer

Written policies covering collection through release

Answer

AABB accreditation requires banks to maintain comprehensive written policies and procedures covering all steps from collection through unit release.

Question 4

When a family uses directed donation to a public bank for a specific sibling, who typically pays processing costs?

Accepted Answer

The family

Answer

In directed donations to public banks for a specific family member, the family generally assumes the processing and storage costs, unlike standard public donations.

Question 5

What minimum total nucleated cell (TNC) count do most public banks require before banking a unit?

Accepted Answer

900 million TNCs

Answer

Most public cord blood banks require a minimum of approximately 900 million total nucleated cells to ensure the unit is large enough for transplant use.

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