ViaCord

ViaCord is a private bank offering the collection and long-term storage of both cord blood and cord tissue. With more than 350,000 cord blood units stored, ViaCord is the third largest cord blood bank in the United States.

ViaCord History and Leadership

  • 1993: ViaCord was established by Cynthia Fisher. The University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center was the processing and storage location.
  • 2000 Acquisition: ViaCord became a division of ViaCell, a cellular medicines company co-founded by Ms. Fisher.
  • 2005: ViaCell became a publicly traded company.
  • 2007 Acquisition: ViaCell was purchased by PerkinElmer, a life science company specializing in genetic screening. Cynthia Fisher served on the board of directors.
  • 2023: The life sciences division of PerkinElmer rebranded as Revvity. Viacord operates as a wholly owned brand of Revvity.

Fast Facts

  • Storage Volume: ViaCord is the third largest U.S. cord blood bank with more than 500,000 cord blood units stored.
  • Clinical Use: ViaCord has facilitated over 500 transplants.
  • International Base: ViaCord services the US and Puerto Rico, not internationally.

Collection, Processing, and Storage

Collection and Transport

  • Anticoagulant: Viacord uses uses CPD (citrate phosphate dextrose), a standard anticoagulant, in its collection bag.
  • Kit Features: The kit, complete with instructions for parent and physician, includes 3 vials for maternal blood collection, a cord blood collection bag, a cord tissue collection container, multiple alcohol prep pads, and foam packaging to protect the stem cells during transplant.
  • Transport Logistics: A medical courier service transports the collected unit to the lab.

Stem Cell Processing Technology

ViaCord uses Hetastarch (HES), the industry standard for processing.

Storage Bag:

ViaCord uses a five-chamber storage bag for cryopreservation. The multi-chamber bag may allow opportunities for multiple treatments in the future. As with most cord blood banks, the collections are stored in the vapor phase of cryogenic nitrogen to help eliminate risks for contamination.

Pricing

Advertised prices are subject to change and may not reflect current promotional offers or discounts. Annual storage fees are not fixed and subject to change.

  • Cord blood processing (testing and first year of storage included) — $895
    • Annual cord blood storage fee — $185
  • Cord blood and tissue processing (testing and first year of storage included) — $1695
    • Annual cord blood and tissue storage fee – $370
  • 20-year cord blood package — $3300

Licensure and accreditations

ViaCord holds multiple accreditations and licenses that ensure compliance with industry standards and quality protocols.

  • AABB-accredited (American Association of Blood Banks)
  • FDA-registered (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
  • CLIA-certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
  • State Licensure: ViaCord holds specific licenses required by the states of California, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York to operate within those jurisdictions.

Contact Information

Address:
930 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
United States

Phone Numbers:
(Toll-Free): 866–668–4895

Email: info@viacord.com