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Cord Blood Banking - Information for Consumers

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Published Mar 23, 2018accessed Sep 18, 2026Updated Sep 19, 2026

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https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/consumers-biologics/cord-blood-banking-information-consumers

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FactCell Banking: Private vs public banking = Private banks store cord blood for the child donor or first- or second-degree relatives. Public banks store donated units for unrelated patients.FactCell Banking: US regulation of private cord blood banks = Must register with the FDA and follow donor screening, infectious disease testing and current good tissue practice rules. Cord blood for personal or close-relative use does not need approval before use.FactCell Banking: Meaning of FDA registration = Registration only confirms that the facility notified the FDA of its operations. It is not an endorsement.