New England Cord Blood Bank

By Cord Blood Advisor on June 28th, 2007

New England Cord Blood Bank

PHONE: 888-700-CORD

OFFICE: Boston, MA

STORAGE: New England Cryogenic Center, Boston, MA

COMMENT: New England Cord Blood Bank is one of the original private Cord Blood banks. New England Cryogenic Center, the largest cryogenic facility in North America, is the parent company of New England Cord Blood Bank.

SERVICES & DISCOUNT OPTIONS:

The NECBB processing method separates cells with two cycles of centrifuge spinning; this technique is known in the medical literature as “Ficoll-Hypaque” density centrifugation.
In the past, NECBB stored in multiple cryovials, plus smaller vials for pre-transplant testing. Starting 1 Dec 2006, NECBB stores in multi-compartment bags.
Cost includes Fedex transport; courier shipping costs $150 extra.
Customer support available 24/7. No late/rush enrollment fees.
Payment plan of one year at no interest available to all families. Extended payment plans available through CapitalOne Healthcare Financing Group.
NECBB will reimburse up to $125 of the physician’s collection fee directly to the provider.
Previous NECBB customers save $426 on subsequent births.
Discounts for multiple births, families that are active duty military, and grandparents with AARP membership.
Prepay storage for 20 years and save $580.