Cord Blood Donation

Collects voluntarily donated cord blood units from mothers who deliver their baby at BC Women's Hospital in Vancouver, to be used by anyone who needs stem cell treatment.

Stem cell transplants are used to treat diseases and disorders including bone marrow deficiency diseases, inherited immune system and metabolic disorders, aplastic anemia, and certain forms of cancer such as leukemia, lymphomas or myelomas.

Agency

Canadian Blood Services

Cord Blood Donation - Virtual

Toll Free Line: 1-888-236-6283

Application Process

Call for more information, or see website for detailed information on how to donate.

Program Fee

No Cost

Eligibility

Age Restricted

Women aged 18 and over who meet the required health criteria. See website for detailed eligibility information.
Targeted Population Restricted

Main Email: cordblood@blood.ca

Main Website: https://www.blood.ca/en/stem-cells/cord-blood-bank/what-cord-blood

Information Website: http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/cord-blood-collection

- Registration information

Service delivery

Virtual

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