OBJECTIVES: To investigate operational and technical practices within the field of cord blood banking. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cord blood banks world-wide were invited to participate in a survey of collection, processing and testing. The survey covered a 12-month period up to August 1998. RESULTS: Replies were received from 18 cord blood banks. Analysis of the survey responses demonstrated wide variations in many aspects of cord blood banking. CONCLUSION: There is a need for standardization to ensure adoption of best practice.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate operational and technical practices within the field of cord blood banking. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cord blood banks world-wide were invited to participate in a survey of collection, processing and testing. The survey covered a 12-month period up to August 1998. RESULTS: Replies were received from 18 cord blood banks. Analysis of the survey responses demonstrated wide variations in many aspects of cord blood banking. CONCLUSION: There is a need for standardization to ensure adoption of best practice.
Authors: Thomas Bart; Michael Boo; Snejana Balabanova; Yvonne Fischer; Grazia Nicoloso; Lydia Foeken; Machteld Oudshoorn; Jakob Passweg; Andre Tichelli; Vincent Kindler; Joanne Kurtzberg; Thomas Price; Donna Regan; Elizabeth J Shpall; Rudolf Schwabe Journal: Transfus Med Hemother Date: 2013-01-07 Impact factor: 3.747