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YOUR BABY’S UMBILICAL CORD CAN NOW PROVIDE A COMPLETE HEALTH SECURITY TO YOUR CHILD EVEN AFTER BIRTH
10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SECURE YOUR BABY’S HEALTH FOR A LIFETIME
THE AMAZING POTENTIAL OF STEM CELLS
DECIDE THE RIGHT PARTNER TO SECURE YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
STEM CELL PRESERVATION SERVICES
OVER 75 LIFE THREATENING AILMENTS TREATED USING UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD STEM CELLS
We all wish a healthy and happy future for our children. As responsible parents, all our efforts are directed towards their health, wellness, happiness and whatever good we can do for them.
Now you can gi� your child a life�me of good health for the future by preserving your child’s umbilical cord blood & cord �ssue stem cells at the �me of birth. This is a unique and precious investment that only you can gi� your child.
You now hold the opportunity to provide your child the birthright of life.
Low impact aerobics and prenatal yoga have great benefits to the development of the baby.
Your baby comes with its own
natural power to cure
“Every parent has the responsibility of providing good health for their baby. One of the ways could be to
store cord blood cells for any future use for the baby or the family.”
DR KAMINI A RAO, PAST PRESIDENT OF FOGSI
GYNECOLOGIST, BANGALORE
THE POWER OF THE UMBILICAL CORD
The umbilical cord connec�ng the baby with the mother supports and nourishes the baby for 9 months in the womb. This cord is cut at the �me of delivery and discarded as waste a�er the baby is born. Breakthrough medical research has now shown that the umbilical cord blood & cord �ssue are one of the richest sources of stem cells, which have a high poten�al to treat over 75 serious ailments and many more cri�cal ailments in the future through stem cell therapy. Most importantly, the cord blood stem cells of your baby, apart from being a perfect match for your child, also carry the poten�al of being a 25% match for an exis�ng or future sibling, thus protec�ng the en�re family from future ailments.
Umbilical cord blood & cord �ssue stem cells can be easily collected, processed and stored for future use through the innova�ve concept of
stem cell banking.
THE AMAZING POTENTIAL OF STEM CELLS
Stem Cells are the basic building blocks of the body which have the poten�al to develop into many different cell types. Serving as a repair system for the body, they can divide unlimitedly to replenish other cells and give rise to a number of �ssues that cons�tute different organs. THE IMPORTANCE OF UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD & CORD TISSUE
Umbilical cord blood is the remaining blood from your baby’s umbilical cord and placenta a�er birth. The cord �ssue is the �ssue cons�tu�ng the umbilical cord a�er removal of the cord blood. The umbilical cord blood & cord �ssue are loaded with stem cells which can be used with greater efficiency because they are the original cells and retrieving them is non-invasive. Preserving your baby’s cord blood & cord �ssue stem cells is a health security blanket for your child and immediate family members, too.
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STEM CELL SUCCESS
STORY
The first successful cord blood stem cell transplant was performed in 1988 in Paris,
France. To date, more than 14,000 cord blood stem cell transplants have been performed
worldwide. Stem cell therapy using umbilical cord blood has gained significant importance. It has been proved that stem cell therapy is probably
the only treatment available for diseases like leukemia (blood cancer), thalassemia, cerebral
palsy, juvenile diabetes etc., and with advancing research and clinical trials conducted worldwide,
the proof of trea�ng more diseases using cord blood stem cells are increasing every day.
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In a major breakthrough in stem cell research, the doctors from Duke University successfully treated cerebral palsy with the help of cord blood stem cell. And now, a�er a year of treatment Dallas, the child pa�ent con�nues to grow in ways doctors never thought possible. Let’s share the story of the child.
Cynthia Hextell and Derak were blessed with a son a�er three years. But their joy of having a baby faded as they no�ced something wrong in their child, Dallas. Dallas couldn’t make eye contact and never laughed. He wasn’t developing like other kids of his age. And it was a nightmare for them when the doctor told them their child was suffering from
Cerebral Palsy. Their only ray of hope was the cord blood stem cells that they had stored at the �me of their son’s birth. Cynthia and Derak soon learnt that Dallas’s cord blood might help with his Cerebral Palsy. Thus they became part of a clinical trial at Duke University. Doctors infused the cord blood back into his blood stream. The results were miraculous just a few days a�er the treatment. A�er seven months Dallas started to walk.
“The results have been simply outstanding, you take a child who could not walk without a walker, who wasn’t developing, couldn’t speak,” Says Dr. David Harris, CBR scien�fic director. And for the parents, it was
THE VALUE OF CORD TISSUE
Exci�ng new research on a new type of stem cell called “mesenchymal stem cell” has now enhanced the scope of diseases that can poten�ally be treated with stem cell therapy. Mesenchymal stem cells are now at the forefront of cellular therapy especially for a variety of lifestyle diseases with over 100 clinical trials under way to evaluate their safety and efficacy. In fact, some trials evalua�ng the u�lity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells are now in late phase III clinical trials, and with the FDA according “fast-track” approval status for the same, the benefits of this therapy should soon reach out to everyone.
It has now been found that these remarkable mesenchymal stem cells are also found in the connec�ve �ssue of the umbilical cord, and that these stem cells can be easily collected, processed and cryo-preserved for poten�al cellular therapies that may
emerge in the future. These umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells are a perfect match for your baby, and being fetal in nature appear to be be�er than similar mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow. These umbilical cord �ssue stem cells have been shown to mul�ply rapidly and differen�ate into many other types of stem cells such as neural, cardiac, bone, fat, car�lage, and possibly others.
Hence preserving the cord �ssue stem cells along with cord blood stem cells offer complete cover for the child from a wide range of blood related and �ssue degenera�ve ailments. Harves�ng the stem cells at the �me of birth reduces the retrieval �me of these mesenchymal stem cells by 6–8 weeks. Also the exact quan�ty and viability of the mesenchymal stem cells is known at the �me of storage, which helps the physicians make a be�er decision when planning for a transplant.
MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS : Poten�al therapeu�c applica�ons
a) Cardiac Arrhythmia
b) Crohn’s Disease
c) Gra� vs Host Disease
d) Osteoarthri�s
e) Cri�cal Limb Ischemia
f) Mul�ple Sclerosis
g) Diabetes (Type 1)
h) Acute Respiratory Distress
Syndrome
“Umbilical cord stem cell banking is an essen�al aspect for every child since every parent holds the responsibility of securing their child’s health for the future. I have benefi�ed by ge�ng myself completely cured by this revolu�onary concept of umbilical cord blood stem cell banking and I insist that every parent should consider in the future interest of their child.” -
Mr.VIGNESHWARAN CORD BLOOD STEM CELL TRANSPLANT BENEFICIARY
BREAKTHROUGH: CORD BLOOD STEM CELL CURES CEREBRAL PALSY CHILD IN TUCSON
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a dream come true to see their child walk. “To me, this is a miracle, it’s just amazing. What the future holds for our kids is just amazing,” says Cynthia Hextell, the mother.
Source: stemcell.taragana.net/archive/breakthrough-cord-blood-stem-cell-cures-cerebral-palsy-child-in
Read out to your child in the womb,the sound of your voice makes the child feel secure.
a) Gra� vs. host disease: GVHD is
a serious, life-threatening immune
response to blood transplants,
which can be fatal for up to 40%
of pa�ents who contract GVHD.
Since cord blood is more primi�ve
and therefore more ‘forgiving’, the
cells found in cord blood that make
up the recipient’s new immune
system are less likely to a�ack the
recipient’s body. This means a lower
incidence of GVHD for cord blood
transplants.
b) HLA Matching: For a successful
transplant, there is a list of criteria
that has to be matched. Since the
cord blood stem cells are younger,
the HLA matching does not have
to be perfect. This means that a
broader range of recipients can be
treated, may be within the family
with cord blood with lesser chances
of the recipient ge�ng GVHD.
c) Rich source of Stem Cells: Cord
blood is found to contain 10 �mes
more stem cells than an equally
sized por�on of bone marrow.
d) Regenera�ve Source: Since cord
blood stem cells are younger, they
have be�er prolifera�ve proper�es
- that is, they are able to regenerate
more and faster than bone marrow
stem cells.
e) Availability: It is found that 75%
of people requiring stem cells do not
have a matching rela�ve and 70% of
them are unable to find a matching
donor. Cord blood is a readily
available source of stem cells since
the stored cord blood is available at
no�ce to be used for a transplant,
especially in the case of private cord
blood banking.
f) Pain: Bone marrow harves�ng is
an invasive and painful procedure
while cord blood extrac�on is quick,
painless and harmless to both
mother and baby.
THE VALUE OF CORD BLOOD STEM CELLS OVER BONE MARROW
Un�l now bone marrow transplants were the standard recommended medical procedure for treatment of various life threatening ailments. With the emergence of cord blood stem cell banking, it has been proven beyond dispute that cord blood stem cells are the preferred source of stem cells today for reasons stated below.
a) High Poten�al: Cord �ssue
is a rich source of Mesenchymal
precursor cells capable of giving
rise to fat, car�lage, bone, and
skeletal muscle cells, and thus
may poten�ally be used for
regenera�ve stem cell therapy in
several disorders. The number of
mesenchymal cells found within the
mononucleated cell popula�on is
higher than bone marrow.
b) Prolifera�ve proper�es:
Mesenchymal stem cells from the
umbilical cord �ssue are more
prolifera�ve; hence larger numbers
can be obtained on expansion from
small ini�al numbers.
c) Mul�ple Dosages: Laboratory
techniques are now well developed,
that allow obtaining unlimited
numbers of purified mesenchymal
precursor cells, and thereby make
available these valuable stem cells
for therapeu�c use more than once.
d) Approaching regulatory
approval: Mesenchymal stem cells
are now being used in over 100
clinical trials, including two phase
III clinical trials, both of which have
been fast-tracked by the FDA for
commercializa�on.
e) Ease in administra�on: Unlike
other cell therapies these cells are
administered through a standard
IV line like many of the other drugs
that are given to pa�ents.
f) Safety: These stem cells are well
tolerated, with no pa�ent deaths, no
toxicity or any adverse side effects
reported, thus providing for large-
scale clinical use.
g) Pain: Bone marrow harves�ng is
an invasive and painful procedure
while cord �ssue extrac�on is quick,
painless and harmless to both
mother and baby.
Scien�fic research with stem cells now provides clinicians a poten�al stem cell therapeu�c op�on in the form of mesenchymal stem cells.
CORD BLOOD OVER BONE MARROW
CORD TISSUE OVER BONE MARROW
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STEM CELL BANKING
I) ACUTE LEUKEMIASa) Acute Lymphoblas�c Leukemia (ALL)b) Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)c) Acute Biophone�c Leukemiad) Acute Undifferen�ated Leukemiaii) Chronic
II) LEUKEMIASa) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)b) Chronic Lymphocy�c Leukemia (CLL)c) Juvenile Myelomonocy�c Leukemia (JMML)
III) MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMESa) Refractory Anemia (RA)b) Refractory Anemia with Ringed Sideroblasts (RARS)c) Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts (RAEB)d) Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts in Transforma�on (RAEB-T)e) Chronic Myelomonocy�c Leukemia (CMML)f) Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia (myelofibrosis)
IV) MARROW FAILUREa) Aplas�c Anemia (Severe)b) Fanconi Anemiac) Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)d) Pure Red Cell Aplasia
V) MYELOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERSa) Acute Myelofibrosisb) Polycythemia Verac) Essen�al Thrombocythemia
VI) LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERSa) Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomab) Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
VII) PHAGOCYTE DISORDERSa) Chediak-Higashi Syndromeb) Chronic Granulomatous Diseasec) Neutrophil Ac�n Deficiencyd) Re�cular Dysgenesis
VIII) OTHER INHERITED DISORDERSa) Lesch-Nyhan Syndromeb) Car�lage- Hair Hypoplasiac) Ganzmann Thrombastheniad) Osteoporosise) Adrenoleucodystrophyf) Beta Thalassemia disorder
IX) INHERITED PLATELET ABNORMALITIESa) Amegakaryocytosis/Congenitalb) Thrombocytopenia
X) INHERITED METABOLIC DISORDERSa) Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)b) Hurler’s Syndrome (MPS-IH)c) Scheie Syndrome (MPS-IS)
AILMENTS THAT CAN BE TREATED USING
UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD STEM CELLS
Research has found that the Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells, preserved at the �me of birth, have the poten�al to treat over 75 life threatening ailments.
d) Hunter’s Syndrome (MPS-II)e) Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS-III)f) Morquio Syndrome (MPS-IV)g) Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome (MPS-VI)h) Sly Syndrome, Beta-Glucuronidase
DEFICIENCY (MPS-VII)i) Adrenoleukodystrophyj) Mucolipidosis II (I-cell Disease)k) Krabbe Diseasel) Gaucher’s Diseasem) Niemann-Pick Diseasen) Wolman Diseaseo) Metachroma�c Leukodystrophy
XI) HISTIOCYTIC DISORDERSa) Familial Erythrophagocy�cLymphohis�ocytosisb) His�ocytosis-Xc) Hemophagocytosis
XII) INHERITED ERYTHROCYTE ABNORMALITIESa) Beta Thalassemia Majorb) Sickle Cell Disease
XIII) INHERITED IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERSa) Ataxia Telangiectasiab) Kostmann Syndromec) Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiencyd) DiGeorge Syndromee) Bare Lymphocyte Syndromef) Omenn’s Syndromeg) Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)h) SCID with Adenosine Deaminase Deficiencyi) Absence of T&B Cells, Normal B Cell SCIDj) Absence of T Cells, Normal B Cell SCIDk) Common Variable Immunodeficiencyl) Wisko�-Aldrich Syndromem) X-Linked Lymphoprolifera�ve Disorder
XIV) PLASMA CELL DISORDERa) Mul�ple Myelomab) Plasma Cell Leukemiac) Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemiad) Amyloidosis
XV) OTHER MALIGNANCIESa) Ewing Sarcomab) Neuroblastomac) Renal Cell Carcinomad) Re�noblastoma
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Once the sample reaches the lab, an array of tests are conducted on the maternal blood, cord blood & cord �ssue. Depending on the outcome of the tests the sample may be quaran�ned or rejected. A�er tes�ng, the cord blood & cord �ssue are taken into a state-of-the-art clean room wherein skilled technicians process the samples using utmost care and adhering to interna�onal quality standards such as those prescribed by the AABB (American Associa�on of Blood Banks).In brief the stem cells from cord blood are harvested using a red cell deple�on method aided by a chemical called “Hespan” which helps to remove most of the red blood cells. The cord �ssue is washed, minced and put into �ssue culture for extrac�ng a pure mesenchymal stem cell popula�on.Once the stem cells are extracted a cryoprotectant (DMSO) is added to it prior to freezing. Freezing is accomplished using a “controlled-rate freezer”, which gradually freezes the cord blood over a period of approximately one hour..
LifeCell uses special,compartmentalized cryo-bags to store your baby’s precious cord blood stem cells. The bag includes a 20ml and 5ml por�on, and three segments for tes�ng. The cord �ssue stem cells are stored in two 5ml cryo-vials, which have an integrated segment for tes�ng. The stem cell bags and vials are overwrapped for added protec�on to avoid cross-contamina�on. Then the bags and vials are housed in protec�ve casse�es and boxes, and placed in liquid nitrogen storage vessels for cryogenic preserva�on at -196°C. Our storage condi�ons are closely monitored for security and temperature. The facility is equipped with a 6000 Litre tank for maintaining con�nuous supply of liquid nitrogen, and also has automa�c kick-in of diesel generators in case of power failure. It is believed that stem cells can be successfully stored for decades together in a cryo-preserved form. A recent study of cord blood at Indiana University demonstrated its viability a�er 15 years of cryogenic storage. Moreover, our technology partners Cryo-cell Interna�onal have stored cord blood cells for over 18 years.Un�l the child a�ains the legal age, the parents, as the child’s guardians have control over the stem cells. Upon a�aining the legal age the child will possess the rights to his/her stem cells.
If the stored cord blood stem cells are required for transplant, the client can retrieve the sample by submi�ng a retrieval request from the transplant physician. Necessary HLA typing test is done for the recipient for ensuring a perfect match. The cells are then transported in a special container called “dry shipper” for shipping the frozen sample to the stem cell transplant center. The dry shipper is filled with liquid nitrogen to maintain the cord blood stem cells at less than -150°C during transport.Thawing of the sample is performed under strict guidelines to ensure the highest viability of stem cells recovery a�er the thaw.You are not required to pay for retrieving the stored sample since it belongs to your baby. However you would be required to bear the cost of shipping and handling, and service charges.
STORAGEPROCESSING RETRIEVAL
Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord immediately a�er the baby’s birth and is drawn into the blood collec�on bag that comes in the kit. The mother’s blood will also be collected during this �me to be tested for certain infec�ous diseases as required by regula�ons. The baby’s cord blood and mother’s blood are then labeled and packaged in the kit box provided. Once the umbilical cord blood is collected a specified length of 10 to 25 cms of the umbilical cord is cut and collected in the cord �ssue collec�on containers. Your obstetrician/gynecologist or the hospital paramedic staff can perform the collec�on. In case you require assistance in the collec�on process you would have to inform us in advance of the expected date of delivery to enable us to depute a paramedic staff for the collec�on. This collec�on process is simple, safe, painless and harmless to both the child and the mother. This procedure can be performed with either vaginal or cesarean sec�on deliveries, and the en�re process takes less than 10 minutes a�er the baby is born. Upon comple�on of collec�on, the cord blood and cord �ssue samples are packed in the collec�on kit box as per the instruc�on provided and safely dispatched through designated special courier service to LifeCell Laboratory.
COLLECTION
STEM CELL BANKING
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Sufficient care is taken to ensure
that the sample reaches the lab
well ahead of the s�pulated �me.
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The Elite one -�me plan helps save Rs. 35,000 against the standard plan
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PLAN NAME PLAN COMPOSITION
INITIAL PAYMENT
ANNUAL STORAGE
INITIAL PAYMENT
ANNUAL STORAGE
enrollment fee
processing fee
storage fee
TOTAL INTIAL FEE
{payable for 20 years}payable upfront {payable for 20 years}payable upfront
standard plan Rs. 5, 000
Rs. 36,100
Rs. 3, 500
Rs. 44,600
Rs.3500
per year
Rs. 5, 000
Rs. 52,600
Rs. 5, 500
Rs. 63,100
Rs.5500
per year
enrollment, processing, storage fee for 21 years
elite one-�meplan Rs. 79,000
No annual storage fee Rs. 117,500
No annual storage fee
LIFECELL BABYCORD LIFECELL BABYCORD DUO
EMI PLANS
PLAN NAME PLAN COMPOSITION
INITIAL PAYMENT
ANNUAL STORAGE
INITIAL PAYMENT
ANNUAL STORAGE
{payable for 20 years}payable upfront {payable for 20 years}payable upfront
enrollment, processing, storage fee for 21 years
super simple24 month EMI
convenient elite 6 month EMI
No annual storage fee
No annual storage fee
LIFECELL BABYCORD LIFECELL BABYCORD DUO
Understanding your financial constraints, we also have a�rac�ve EMI payment op�ons to suite your requirement.You can invest as low as just Rs.3500 per month to protect your baby from future ailments.
super convenient elite 12 month EMI
enrollment, processing, storage fee for 21 years
enrollment, processing, storage fee for 21 years
Rs. 3,500for 24 months
Rs. 6,750for 12 months
Rs. 13,250for 6 months
No annual storage fee
No annual storage fee
Rs. 5,000for 24 months
Rs. 10,000for 12 months
Rs. 19,600for 6 months
No annual storage fee
No annual storage fee
PAYMENT MODALITIESThe payment process is simple, effortless and hassle-free. You can choose from any of the below op�ons to enroll and remit your payments.
Enroll Online : Visit our website www.lifecellinterna�onal.com and register online using your credit card
Cheque/DD payment : Enroll with a cheque payment through our representa�ves.
ECS payment : Use our hassle-free ECS (Electronic Clearing Facility) to make payments directly from your banks
LifeCell BabyCord is the basic
preserva�on service where
both cord blood & cord �ssues
are collected. About 25ml of
hematopoie�c stem cells from the
umbilical cord blood is preserved
a�er collec�on and processing. In
addi�on, about 5 cm of the umbilical
cord �ssue, which is a rich source
of mesenchymal stem cells, is also
preserved a�er minimal processing.
This ensures that the opportunity
of retrieving the mesenchymal stem
cells on a later date, if need arises, is
not lost.
LifeCell BabyCord Duo is a
comprehensive preserva�on
service wherein, in addi�on to the
basic service the mesenchymal
stem cells from the umbilical cord
�ssue are also preserved a�er
extensive processing. The significant
advantage of extensive processing
of the cord �ssue at the �me of
child birth itself is that the exact
quality of the mesenchymal stem
cells is known during the �me of
ini�al storage itself. This provides
be�er assurance at the �me of
transplanta�on, apart from saving a
valuable 6-8 weeks of �me required
for processing and retrieving these
stem cells on a later date.
LifeCell for the first �me in India offers 2 dis�nct services in cord blood & cord �ssue stem cells preserva�on for our clients. You can opt for BabyCord or BabyCord Duo services to secure your baby’s future with LifeCell.
LIFECELL BABYCORD
LIFECELL BABYCORD DUO
STEM CELL PRESERVATION SERVICES
Any amount can be invested to provideour child the best of health and happiness.SECURING OUR CHILD’S LIFE IS PRICELESS.
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LifeCell has an exclusive technology partnership
with Cryo-Cell Interna�onal, USA the world’s first
stem cell bank with over 18 years of exper�se in
stem cell preserva�on. LifeCell follows the advanced
technical standards of Cryo-Cell to ensure that
your baby’s stem cells are processed and stored at
proven interna�onal standards.
TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS- PROVEN STANDARDS FOR DECADES
ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS - ENDORSEMENT OF QUALITY AND
BEST PRACTICES
LifeCell is the first company in India to have procured
the pres�gious AABB accredita�on (American
Associa�on of Blood Banks). This is an independent
accredita�on for LifeCell’s facility in India and not an
extension of the partner’s accredita�on elsewhere,
which validates that the facility in which your baby’s
stem cells are stored meets interna�onal standards.
Hence the stem cells stored with LifeCell can be
accessed for therapy from almost any part of the
world when required.
LifeCell also hold the pres�gious DSIR cer�fica�on
(Dept of Science & Industrial Research), Govt. of India
for conduc�ng advanced stem cells research in our
R&D facility.
LifeCell has a 24x 7 x 365 days cord blood processing &
storage facility with dual power back-up and advanced
monitoring system to ensure immediate processing and
storage for decades. LifeCell offers you round-the-clock
service support in providing you the desired informa�on
on online enrolment, collec�on, processing, payments
and all relevant informa�on.
THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE STEM CELLS SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
LifeCell is the world’s only organiza�on to offer
comprehensive stem cell solu�ons through mul�ple
source stem cell banking (cord blood, cord �ssue &
menstrual blood), world-class in-house R&D cer�fied
by DSIR, besides being engaged in clinical trials for
new clinical applica�ons and exclusive stem cell
therapy center for treatment.
LifeCell par�cipates in the good health of its member-
child by extending financial aid of Rs.500,000 under
“LifeCell Cares” program to take care of therapy
expenses in the event of the member-child requiring
the cryo-preserved stem cells for transplanta�on. Today
LifeCell is the only company to provide this financial aid
as a special gesture to our members.
* Terms & condi�ons apply
CARING FOR YOUR BABY
LifeCell has consolidated its premium presence
in the industry and LifeCell brand has become
synonymous with stem cells. With above
creden�als, LifeCell remains to be the first and
only choice of parents who decide to preserve
their baby’s stem cells. We sincerely thank all
our exis�ng clients, doctors and media who have
helped us a�ain this leadership posi�on and we
con�nue to strive towards greater achievements in
the stem cell industry.
DECIDE THE RIGHT PARTNER TO SECURE YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
Choosing the right partners to secure your baby’s
future is a life�me decision. You need to evaluate
various aspects and valida�ons of the partner to
secure your baby’s future with the
best in the industry. LifeCell, as industry leaders,
presents you a host of reasons to support your
decision through best-in class technology, service,
quality and accredita�ons, posi�oning us well
ahead of others.
LEADERS - IN MARKET SHARE AND HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
LifeCell is an early entrant and largest stem cell
bank in India having the largest customer base with
thousands of parents having banked their baby’s stem
cells with us. We have the largest network of over 50
centers in India & abroad to serve you wherever you
are through a �e-up with almost all leading hospitals
/ gynecologists in the country whose first and only
recommenda�on would be LifeCell based on our
credibility and quality.
LIFECELL - THE BEST IN CLASS IN THE INDUSTRY
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Once your pregnancy is confirmed all you need to do is contact LifeCell immediately and register your details. We are accessible 24x7 through various channels like Toll Free Calling Line, Helpline, SMS, E-mail and Website registra�on. LifeCell contact points are provided at the end of this brochure.
10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SECURE YOUR BABY’S HEALTH FOR A LIFETIMESecuring your baby’s future for life takes just 10 simple steps. All you need
to do is contact LifeCell and we will guide you through these steps at your
convenience.
On understanding your interest, our tele-calling execu�ve will get in touch with you and provide you all required details on the concept, the process for enrollment along with pricing op�ons. You can also insist on a visit by a rela�onship execu�ve to your residence to elaborate the details in person to you and your family members and provide all suppor�ve materials.
You can enroll online instantaneously using your credit card, without going through the process of manual cheque payments. Our tele-calling execu�ve will guide you through the process of online enrollment, which is simple, safe and fast.
Once you decide to preserve your baby’s cord blood stem cells you will be required to fill in the enrollment and agreement forms and make necessary payment based on the pricing plan you choose. The pricing op�ons are listed in a separate sec�on in this brochure. You will receive an official confirma�on of the enrollment once the payment and these forms reach our laboratory.
Subsequently, you will receive a cord blood collec�on kit, which contains a set of materials required for collec�on of cord blood along with an instruc�on manual. Please check the kit contents and read through the instruc�on manual thoroughly. Please ensure that you carry the kit, frozen gel packs and all related documents to the hospital / nursing home while going to the hospital for delivery. On reaching the hospital, place the gel packs in the deep freezer immediately.
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Ask for a presenta�on
Enroll online instantaneously
Sign up for the service
Get prepared and await the delivery date
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Inform your doctor well in advance about your decision to preserve your baby’s cord blood stem cells and take your doctor’s consent to collect the cord blood at the �me of delivery. In case your hospital / doctor is unable to perform the collec�on please inform us at least a week in advance to enable us to depute our paramedic staff..
Contact our 24x7 Helpline while you move towards the hospital for the delivery and provide them the complete details - Name, CRM No., Contact No., Hospital and Doctor. The execu�ve will ensure that the paramedic staffs reaches on �me in case you have asked for the same earlier. They will guide you through the collec�on, packing and dispatch process in case the hospital is performing the collec�on.
Fill in all the documents of the kit box and ensure all relevant informa�on is provided. Please re-pack the kit box as instructed and ensure that the frozen gel packs are put back in the kit box while sending the collected sample to LifeCell laboratory. Please call LifeCell’s courier service or the Helpline service to pick-up the collected sample.
On receipt of the sample at the laboratory, the sample once found fit for processing is then subject to a series of tests and subsequently processed for harves�ng stem cells. The extracted stem cells of the baby are preserved cryogenically at -196°C in a high security, environment controlled, secluded area for poten�al medical use in the future.
You will receive the preserva�on cer�ficate from our laboratory confirming the storage of the stem cells with a detailed lab report for your records. Preserve this cer�ficate safely and please ensure to quote your CRM No. in all your future communica�on and updates.
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Cord blood & Cord Tissue collec�on
Documenta�on and dispatch
Tes�ng, Processing
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Preserva�on confirma�on
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Mother & Baby Awards 2009
Among the 10 Medical Miracles that
have occurred over the past 33 years
in India, LifeCell was recognized at
the 9th posi�on by India Today for
bringing the revolu�onary concept
of Stem Cell Banking to India under
the headline “Future Perfect”.
India Today - 33rd Anniversary Issue - 29th Dec 2008
Mother and Baby May 2009 Issue
MAKING HEADLINES SINCE INCEPTION
India Today Recognizes LifeCell
LifeCell awarded the Excellence - Award for Marke�ng
Frost & Sullivan and Infomedia (TV18) Group jointly
conferred LifeCell with “The Excellence Award” for
Performance in Marke�ng Campaigns.
LifeCell is the first and only company to have set up its own Stem Cell center in associa�on with Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai for therapy solu�ons and clinical trials. LifeCell’s Stem Cell Therapy Center - TRICell is a center for excellence dedicated to trea�ng pa�ents in need of stem cell transplants. This center, inaugurated by the former President of India, His Excellency Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is focussed on providing therapy for haemato-oncological disorders and regenera�ve medicine.
Apart from providing stem cell therapy the center has also gained recogni�on for conduc�ng clinical trials on stem cells in associa�on with various ins�tu�ons across the world. One of the recent achievements of the center was “Stem cell therapy for cri�cal limb Ischemia” presented in a worldwide medical Congress at New York City.
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The Times of India6th Feb, 2009
lifecell babycord your child’s birthright
LIFECELLSTEM CELL THERAPY
CENTRE
“My kids are my precious li�le gi�s from god and I want the best for them. I’ve gi�ed Rashaa something extremely precious- a life filled with health and happiness, by storing her stem cells with LifeCell”
Raveena Tandon, Actor
CELEBRITY SPEAK
“LifeCell is a life saver.”
Madhavan, Actor
“From our first contact to the sample collec�on, the team was efficient, prompt ‘n’ professional. Post collec�on, the follow-ups were regular. We are therefore pleased we selected LifeCell.”
Ajith Agarkar, Cricketer
“Storing umbilical cord blood is similar to taking out life insurance. It’s the greatest gi� you could give.”
Priya Du�, Member of Parliament
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lifecell babycord your child’s birthright
In a clu�ered market place today, LifeCell stands apart
with many creden�als offering you the comfort of service,
reliability and security. We hope the above informa�on
would have clarified most of your queries on stem cells
and stem cell banking.
However, if you s�ll have some queries unaddressed,
please feel free to write to us at
contactus@lifecellinterna�onal.com
and our experts will be more than pleas
to respond to you.