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Automated vs. Manual Cord Blood Processing

Currently, there are two types of processing in the cord blood market, manual and automated. Some companies choose to use manual processing systems while others have moved to automated processing systems. 

Manual processing involves allowing the blood to sit for a period of time and then manually extracting cells from the middle of what has “settled” out from the cord blood. This method was the only method available for a long period of time and is very capable of collecting and harvesting necessary cells for transplant purposes. There are two potential problems however with manual processing. Manual methods recover only 40%-80% of cells necessary for transplant purposes and can potentially subject the cord blood to potential airborne contaminants. 

Automated processing has avoided these potential problems by working in a completely closed system eliminating excess air contamination and, most importantly, allowing for up to 99% recovery of necessary cells for transplantation.

Automated Processing Systems and Increased Recovery Rates of Stem Cells

Cord blood companies who price their cord blood banking service very low generally use manual processing systems, while major cord blood companies have moved to automated processing and many charge between $1,600 - $2,100. Automated processing insures the ability to recover and save more of the important cells that will be used for transplants or transfusions, as well as the ability to keep out potential airborne contaminants. In addition, the possibility of human error is reduced. Unfortunately, these advancements make automated processing costly, and those costs are passed on to customers. NeoCells is the ONLY company able to give you the improved technology of automated processing at an affordable price. NeoCells utilizes automated processing through the adoption of the Sepax and AXP Processing Systems.

The Sepax and AXP AutoXpress™ Platform automated processing technologies deliver the highest recovery rates of mononuclear cells available. These cells are needed for the most successful clinical outcomes. Studies consistently have shown higher success rates when higher numbers of stem cells have been used in therapy.

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Who Is Using Which Processing Systems?

NeoCells is committed to educating the public on the value of preserving umbilical cord blood stem cells and making this service affordable. NeoCells wants to be sure that people understand the different types of processing performed by different cord blood banking companies. We want to explain WHAT those differences are, WHY there are such discrepancies in the market and WHO is utilizing which processing method. When researching cord blood banking companies, be sure to ask what type of processing they use, so you know if your cord blood will be processed manually or automated.