Umbilical Cord Blood Dubai Cord Blood Bank DCBB

CHAPTER I Background of Cord Blood

WHAT IS CORD BLOOD? “Cord Blood” is the blood found in the umbilical cord and is rich in life saving stem cells. Historically, the umbilical cord was considered “medical waste” and was discarded after delivery.

WHY IS CORD BLOOD SO SPECIAL? 10 years ago, the number of known treatable diseases, using cord blood, was 4! Currently, Cord Blood is used to treat over 75 different Cancers and Disorders – Including: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Metabolic/Storage Diseases, Immunodeficiencies, Genetic Disorders, Neurological Disorders….

Cord Blood Pricing Plan today for a healthier tomorrow with DCBB Simply choose one of our payment options that works best for your family. How would you like to pay? Pay In Full $ 1, 995 Pay In 6 months $ 343 / month Pay In 12 months $ 182 / month You won't be charged until your baby's cord blood has been safely stored at our lab. One-Time Service Fee: $1995* Includes cord blood collection kit, processing and the first year of storage. Pay Annually $ 125 Pre-Pay for 20 Yrs $ 1,975 Save $525 Pre-Pay for 25 Yrs $ 2,300 Save $825

CHAPTER II The Process

1.Form Completion 2.Collection Kit Sent To Mother 3.Mom brings kit to the hospital when in labor 4.Cord Blood is Collected 5.Cord Blood is picked up by the courier 6.Cord Blood must be processed within 48 hours of cord blood collection! THE PROCESS OVERVIEW

Mothers can access enrollment forms in two ways: 1.By calling the Dubai Clinic, and requesting forms to be mailed 2.By visiting www. and downloading the forms directly from the website Enrollment forms must be completed and signed by the Mother and Physician for the unit to be processed STEP 1: CONSENT FORM COMPLETION

STEP 2: REVIEW COLLECTION KIT MATERIALS

Foil Pouch 95k Transport Biohazard Bag Collection bag Maternal Tubes and Sleeve Clamp Gel Pak Green Label Alcohol and Iodine Pads/swabs

STEP 3: CORD BLOOD COLLECTION The cord blood collection is performed after the birth of the baby. The collection may be performed by the attending physician, nurse or midwife. The process is painless and easy to collect! It takes a few minutes that could save another’s life!

After the collection, the attending physician, nurse or midwife packages the cord blood. STEP 4: PACKAGING

After the cord blood is packaged, it is the responsibility of the mother to designate a person to notify the Dubai Cord Blood Bank At this time DCBB arranges a courier to pick up the cord blood from the mothers permanent room or the nurses station. STEP 5: ARRANGING THE COURIER

Umbilical Cord Blood Collection

2 TYPES OF CORD BLOOD COLLECTIONS Vaginal C-Section

A minimum collection volume of 85cc is needed for the cord blood to be considered usable. It is desirable to have a collection volume more than 100cc (above the top of the white label.)

C-SECTION DELIVERY Volume! Volume! Volume! Complete Paperwork Do NOT Refrigerate!

CHAPTER V Maternal Blood Draw

STEP 1 5 vacutainer tubes have been supplied with the kit to draw the maternal blood for required infectious disease testing. The blood can be drawn during labor or shortly after birth; anytime within 48 hours of the cord blood collection, but must be drawn prior to cord blood kit packaging and courier pick-up. So long as the maternal blood is drawn within 48 hours of the cord blood collection, the maternal blood can be drawn at IV start or with other lab blood draws. Maternal Blood Is Required With Every Collection!

STEP 2 Place the mother’s hospital ID labels on each tube of the maternal blood. If hospital labels are not available, write at minimum the mother’s full first and last name on the tubes.

STEP 3 GREEN Fill out the GREEN label with the phlebotomist’s initials, date and time of collection, and place the completed green label on the absorbent tube- holder sleeve.

PACKAGING DIRECTIONS All packaging directions pictured in the upcoming slides are located on the inside of the collection kit cover.

FINAL CHECK IN ORDER TO MEET THE CRITERIA FOR A TRANSPLANTABLE UNIT PLEASE CONFIRM THAT: THE BAG WEIGHT IS OPTIMUM > 155 GRAMS THE VIALS WITH MOTHER’S BLOOD ARE LABELED WITH THE PATIENT’S FULL NAME (OR HOSPITAL ID LABEL) THE GREEN “VIALS FOR MOTHER’S BLOOD” LABEL IS COMPLETED AND ATTACHED TO THE ABSORBENT TUBE SLEEVE THE YELLOW “HUMAN CORD BLOOD” LABEL IS COMPLETED AND ATTACHED TO THE CORD BLOOD BAG THE BLUE DELIVERY INFORMATION SHEET HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND ENCLOSED

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PLACE COMPLETED YELLOW LABEL ON CORD BLOOD BAG.

ADDED PROTECTION Newborn Genetic Screening (inhouse or external partner) Newborn genetic screening is a unique process, separate from banking your baby’s cord blood. The process provides valuable information to parents by determining the risk your baby is at for a metabolic or other inherited disorder. These disorders can include flaws in body chemistry that can place newborns at risk for serious health complications. Only DCBB offers expecting families the added protection of newborn genetic screening with Health Check – a service that can detect nearly 60 disorders in newborns. This unique screening gives you the opportunity to protect your baby from the preventable complications of undiagnosed disorders. Many of these disorders are manageable if treatment begins early.

THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS! YOU are helping to save lives by taking just a few minutes of your time!!