Stem Cell Lines
The process of banking a stem cell line is a lengthy
process. Acquiring information on growth conditions, initial
screening and production of a master cell bank and distribution
stocks can take many weeks. Once completed, cells undergo
further stringent quality control and safety testing. Thus
the time from acceptance of a particular cell line by the UK
Steering Committee to its eventual release can take a number of
months.
Information on depositing or obtaining stem cells from the UK
Stem Cell Bank, together with details of the Bank's current
policies can be obtained by clicking on the relevant section in the
sidebar.
Cord blood banking
The UK Stem Cell Bank does not collect, process, store or
distribute Umbilical Cord Blood either for its own use or on behalf
of others.
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