Umbilical cord blood, commonly referred to as ‘cord blood’, is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following childbirth. Cord blood can be used to treat and cure many life-threatening diseases. Cord blood may be collected at the time of birth and stored, so that it is available for the potential future treatment of the child or another person.
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This page explains what umbilical cord blood is, how it is collected and what it can be used for.
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What is umbilical cord blood banking
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The HTA licenses both public and private umbilical cord blood banks in the UK.
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Umbilical cord blood banking options
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Find out more about our regulatory role in umbilical cord blood storage
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The HTA's role in cord blood banking
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For anyone considering private cord blood banking, it is important to understand its potential.
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Understanding your privately banked cord blood unit’s potential
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Key questions to bear in mind if you are considering private cord blood banking.
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Key questions to ask private cord blood banks
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All your questions about umbilical cord blood banking answered
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Umbilical cord blood banking FAQs
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