"Vita" Hospital launches an initiative to promote the benefits of collecting and storing stem cells

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Medical Center "Dr. I. S. Greenberg" and laboratory MLB (Medizinische Laboratorien Bonn) in Germany

"Vita" Hospital launches an initiative to promote the benefits of collection and storage of stem cells. The initiative aims to provide more and clearer information to mothers about the opportunities that stem cells from the umbilical cord give them and the prospect of using them to treat a number of diseases.

The project is supported by the Consultative Diagnostic Center "Dr. I. S. Greenberg." Partner of "Vita" in this endeavor is the MLB approved laboratory for processing and storage of stem cells in Bonn, Germany, whose leader is Prof. Krupenbaher.

About MLB

MLB is on the website of CBT (Centre for immune blood disease), which allows direct access to its specialists. MLB is also a contractor of "Beta Clinic" in Bonn - modern neurosurgery clinic, which performs the treatment of patients with stem cells.

MLB has a production license for the processing of cord blood and bone marrow according to the German Drug Act and is subject to regulatory control daily. Only in Germany from EU countries isolated stem cells are considered drugs and are influenced both the Pharmaceuticals and the Transplantation Law as well as Quality Directives - GMP.

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is an international standard for quality control. MLB is the first private laboratory in Europe with GMP quality seal. This means that when you request a sample of stem cells you will be supplied with the complete laboratory records as well as with files for traceability and certificate of GMP, in order to avoid unnecessary future testing or other complications.

Benefits of MLB:

• The services of the Center are in full compliance with the European Directive on Tissues and Cells (EU 2004 and 2006) and the German law for the registration and administration of drugs (Arzneimittelgesetz AMG);
• Together with cord blood blood is taken from the mother too to control infectious diseases;
• In banking stem cells they are divided into two separate samples, so by using one to keep one spare. There is also one closed sample stored, according to the EU requirements for inspections;
• The processing of stem cells is done in a sterile environment, according to the rules of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP; EU quality seal);
• During transport, a record is made of the temperature;
• You can get information on what is happening with your sample at any time since the Centre has on-line tracking of the movement of each sample;
• Upon release of the sample, it is accompanied by a laboratory GMP certificate;
• Sample return shipping is free within the EU;
• Center specialists are available 365 days a year.