AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) accreditation is essential for a cord blood bank to have since an accredited cord blood bank has to meet standards set out by this international organization. It is important for cord blood samples to be stored at AABB accredited cord blood banks, which are recognized by the USA’s National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP); however, if a cord blood sample is stored at a bank that is accredited by AABB, or by any other organization that provides accreditation, it does not necessarily mean that the sample can be used for a transplant when needed.  Suitability of a cord blood sample for transplant is determined by the number of cells stored.  Therefore, a good bank should be accredited by the AABB and in addition, should save more cells.  Progenics has been AABB accredited for over five years and guarantees that more cells will be saved.

Progenics is registered with the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate, Health Canada. This means that Progenics’ cord blood banking activities have been registered and that cord blood is banked in accordance with regulations respecting the safety of human cells, tissues and organs for transplantation.

Progenics is registered with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Public safety is a priority at Progenics and our FDA registration assures our clients that we have disclosed information about our company to the FDA.