Is the method of transportation important in getting the cord blood to the processing facility?
Yes, the transportation of your baby’s umbilical cord blood to the processing and storage facility is a vital step of the process. Due to time and temperature sensitivity, it is vital that the cord blood is shipped by a medical courier who understands the need to preserve the integrity of your shipment and protect the collection from extreme temperatures.
Yes, the transportation of your baby’s umbilical cord blood to the processing and storage facility is a vital step of the process. Due to time and temperature sensitivity, it is vital that the cord blood is shipped by a medical courier who understands the need to preserve the integrity of your shipment and protect the collection from extreme temperatures. A medical courier such as CorCell’s partner, AirNet can customize a transportation solution to meet your individual needs using coast-to-coast transport on their existing air network, next-flight-out via AirNet system flights, commercial airline, ground transportation, dedicated aircraft charter or any combination of options. Further, a medical courier has expertise in classification, packing requirements and documentation. It is important that your courier is trained to comply with the regulations of DOT, FAA, RSPA, ICAO and IATA. You should also verify that you courier is a member of the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).
