Fresh whole maternal blood is collected from pregnant volunteers participating in Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved donor programs at one of our Stem Cell Collection Centers. Maternal donors are recallable after 8 weeks of prior donation. All collections follow a standardized collection procedure to guarantee consistency from donor to donor, eliminating variability in the collection procedure.
Your Cells, Your Way!
DONOR SELECTION & TESTING
- Specific donor demographics (age, weight, ethnicity, etc.)
- Donor lifestyle characteristics (BMI, smoker/non-smoker, etc.)
- Varying gestations or multiple pregnancies
- Medical history (allergies, medications, etc.)
- HLA, RhD, and ABO typing available
- Additional infectious disease screening
COLLECTION OPTIONS
- Anticoagulant (ACD-A, EDTA or heparin)
- Streck® tubes
- Client supplied tubes
- 10-60 mL volumes
FLEXIBLE SHIPPING OPTIONS
- Customizable packaging options
- FedEx®, World Courier®, UPS®
- Same day delivery in select cities
- Global shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
Is maternal blood tested for infectious disease?
No. However, infectious disease screening is available.
Can we request maternal blood from a specific gestational age?
Yes. We can collect customized requests to meet your study specifications.
If I want maternal blood from an aneuploidy, what type of test confirmations are offered?
Ultrasound confirmation, NIPT, Serum Protein Biomarkers, and CVS or Amniocentesis.
What is the maximum volume that can be collected from a maternal blood donor?
We can collect 60 ml every 8 weeks.
Can maternal blood be collected in Streck® tubes?
Yes, we provide this as an option.
