Transport of the umbilical cord blood to the stem cell bank

The umbilical cord blood and the blood sample of the mother are brought to the stem cell bank at the University Hospital Erlangen by courier. The transport takes place immediately after the blood withdrawal. The personnel in the birth hospital order the courier for collecting withdrawal container. You do not have to worry about anything. 

The precious umbilical cord blood is thoroughly packed into an especially developed container. In order to protect the cells from variations in temperature, the container is insulated with a protective material. The blood bag is stored between gel pads which absorb heat and cold. A special sensing head monitors the temperature inside the container during the whole transport until the box reaches the laboratory. The courier carries out the transport to the University Hospital Erlangen within 24 hours. The eticur)-withdrawal container is then handed over to specially trained employees which are on obligation around the clock.