Cordlife-Comparison
The Bottom Line
| Description | LifeCell | Cordlife Sciences India | |
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 Pregnancy Type |
 Single Baby |
INR 56,490/- (Including 18% GST) |
INR 5,53,500/- (Including 18% GST) |
 Package Inclusions |
 Cord Blood & Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) |
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 Storage Term |
 21 years |
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 Charges |
 What You Pay |
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Note: Sample collection charges are payable extra (including 18% GST) basis the delivering hospital.
The Fine Print - Be Aware, Stay Alert!
| Services | CB + EPICORDTM 500M |
CB + EPICORDTM 50M |
CB + EXPLANTTM | CORDPLUS: CB + CT |
CORDPLUS: CB |
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| Storage Term | 21 yrs | 21 yrs | 21 yrs | 21 yrs | 21 yrs |
| Total Fees (INR) excluding Sample Collection Charges |
5,53,500 | 2,89,990 | 1,39,990 | 62,990 | 51,600 |
| Cord Blood (CB) Processing Technology |
AXP®II | AXP®II | AXP®II | Manual | Manual |
| License to Collect Cord Tissue (CT) |
No^ | No^ | No^ | No^ | No^ |
| Total Quantity | 1000 Mn MSCs & 100 Mn EpSCs |
1000 Mn MSCs & 100 Mn EpSCs |
1000 Mn MSCs & 100 Mn EpSCs |
500 Mn MSCs | No CT Service |
| Guaranteed MSCs | Yes* | Yes* | No Guarantee | No Guarantee | No CT Service |
| MSCs Processed Before Storage |
Yes | Yes | No | No | No CT Service |
| Total MSCs Expanded & Stored |
500 Mn MSCs & 50 Mn EpSCs |
50 Mn MSCs* & 50 Mn EpSCs* |
NA# | NA# | No CT Service |
| MSCs Expanded Directly At The Time of Retrieval |
500 Mn MSCs* & 50 Mn EpSCs* |
950 Mn MSCs* & 50 Mn EpSCs* |
1000 Mn MSCs* & 100 Mn EpSCs* |
Only 500 Mn MSCs* (No EpSCs) |
No CT Service |
| Timeline for Shipment at Retrieval |
7 - 10 days (ready-to-use)* 45 - 55 days (expanded at retrieval)* |
7 - 10 days (ready-to-use)* 45 - 55 days (expanded at retrieval)* |
45 - 55 days* | 45 - 55 days* | No CT Service |
| CT Processing Technology | ExplantTM Expansion Culture## |
ExplantTM Expansion Culture## |
Dump-Freezing^^or ExplantTM Differentiation Culture## |
Dump-Freezing^^or ExplantTM Differentiation Culture## |
No CT Service |
Benefits Comparison
We want you to have all the information you need to make the best decision for your baby & family. So we created this simple guide to compare our services with other facility.
Bank's Own Registry
| Benefits Comparison | LifeCell Community Bank | Cordlife Sciences India Private/Hybrid Banking |
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 COMMUNITY BANKING vs. SOCIAL BANKING |
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| Registry Size | 75,000+ | X |
| Chances of finding match with unrelated donors | > 97% | X |
| Service to find exact number of matches available | Yes - StemMatch | X |
| Coverage & Access for pre-existing conditions | 75 yrs, Yes (Cl 7) | X |
| Unlimited retrievals at no extra cost (C, S, P, GP) | Yes (Cl 7.3) | No (Cl 8.5) |
Financial Assistance
| Benefits Comparison | LifeCell Community Bank | Cordlife Sciences India Private/Hybrid Banking |
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 CORD BLOOD STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION |
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| Benefit applicable right after Enrollment Date | Yes (Cl 9.2, 9.11) | No (only if the sample is successfully stored - Cl 11) |
| Financial assistance for each and every transplantation for C, S, P | Initial 21 yrs (Cl 9.2, 9.11) (INR 20 lakhs) | Initial 21 yrs (Cl 8.5, 11, Appendix A) (INR 25 lakhs) (ONLY ONCE) |
| Coverage for transplantation using bone marrow stem cells alone or along with cord blood | Yes (Cl 9.2, 9.11) | No (Cl 11, Appendix A - Cl 4.1.1, 8.1.1) |
 MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS (MSCs) TRANSPLANTATION |
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| Financial assistance of INR 20 lakhs for every transplantation for C, S, P (initial 21 years) | Yes (Cl 9.4, 9.11) | No (only if the sample is successfully stored and thereupon Only Once) [Cl 9.10 & 12 on Pg 25) |
| Assurity | Best Assurity - Since the expansion of MSC’s is not dependent on a single source like baby's CT, but from donated sources (Cl 9.4, 9.11) | No, since its applicable only if baby's own CT MSCs are viable and expanding at retrieval [Cl 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 7 (Pg 23), 8.3 (Pg 24), 9.10 & 12 (Pg 25)]. |
Transplantation Matrix
 CORD BLOOD RELEASE RECORD |
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 Transplantation Experience / Retrievals |
83 | 6 (Case # 19, 35, 41, 52, 61, 66) |
 Own (Autologous) |
24 | 0 |
 Donor (Siblings) |
57 | 6 |
 Community Banking Registry Facilitated Transplantations (Donor) |
2 | 0 |
 Number of different medical conditions treated |
17 | 2 |
 Transplantations within India |
64 | 6 |
 Transplantations outside India |
USA: 15, Singapore: 2, Thailand: 1, Georgia: 1 |
0 |
Second Chance
 CONTINUED PROTECTION IN CASE OF CORD BLOOD SAMPLE REJECTION |
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| Option to continue enjoying the benefits like Quality Guarantee, Disaster Relief, Medical Assistance, Access to Donor Samples, etc. even if Child's cord blood is of low volume and/or unfit for processing and/or storage | Yes (Cl 10.4) | No (Cl 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 13.2) |
Safety Assurance
 STORAGE |
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| Dual Site Facility | Yes (Cl 4.3) | No (Cl 6.5)) |
| Annual preservation status report (APSR) | Yes (Cl 10.11) | No |
 DISASTER RELIEF |
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| Transit Liability (birthing center to lab) | Yes | No |
| Covers GP | Yes | No |
| Access to bank's own registry to find matched donor samples | Yes | No |
| Liability coverage | For for any unforeseen reason beyond reasonable control | Only 7 situations |
| Transit Liability (during processing) | Yes | No |
| Transit Insurance (lab to lab & lab to transplant center) | Yes | Yes |
| Financial coverage of INR 20 lakhs for every transplant | Yes | X (Only once) |
Stem Cell Banking Model: Alignment, Recommendations & Appreciation
 MEDICAL BODIES AND DOCTORS |
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| Aligns with recommendations of ICMR, IAP, IMA, ISPAT, ACOG, AAP & ASTCT | Yes | X |
| Appreciation by India’s best stem cell transplantation doctors | Yes | X |
Quality Assurance
 QUALITY GUARANTEE |
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| Financial coverage of INR 20 lakhs for every transplant | Yes | X (Only once) |
| Access to bank's own registry to find matched donor samples | Yes | No | Coverage for GP | Yes | X |
Miscellaneous
 SHIPMENT OF CORD BLOOD UNITS DURING RETRIEVAL |
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| Free worldwide shipment for C, S, P, GP | Yes (Cl 9.5) | Yes (Cl 7.2, 7.3) |
| Timeline | 7 days (Cl 9.5) | 10 days (Cl 7.3) |
 CORD BLOOD EXPANSION |
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| Free of cost for C, S, P for initial 21 yrs | Yes (Cl 9.3) | Yes (Cl 12.2) |
| For each and every stem cell transplantation | Yes (Cl 9.3. 9.11) | No (Cl 12.2) (Only Once) |
 PREMIUM COLLECTION KIT BOX |
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| Robust Stainless Steel Body, Optimum Transit Temperature, Water Resistant, Eco-Friendly, Compact | Yes | No |
 RELEASE NOTIFICATION & GOODWILL GESTURE |
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| Refund all past fees (except CC) & waiver of future fees | Yes (Cl 7.4) | X |
| Automatic upgrade to 75 yrs with all benefits | Yes (Cl 7.4) | X |
 FAMILY FLOATER |
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| Free worldwide shipment | Yes | X (No Service Available) |
| Medical concierge | Yes | X (No Service Available) |
| Inherited Diseases Testing | Yes | X (No Service Available) |
| Access to bank's own Registry to find matched donor samples | Yes | X (No Service Available) |
| Quality Guarantee & Disaster Relief | Yes | X (No Service Available) |
 GENOMESCOPE |
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| Technology | NGS based | X |
| Genes analysed | >4000 | X |
| Genetic disorders analysed | >1500 | X |
| Test accuracy | >95% | No Evidence |
| Free genetic counselling | Yes | X |
Banking your baby's stem cells at birth with LifeCell provides lifetime protection against many life-threatening medical conditions.
Disclaimer:
Updated as of May 2023. If the information was not available on the company's website, data was based on the best information available. The terms and conditions are outlined in the enrollment agreement copies of the respective banks.
Stem Cell Banking Model: Alignment, Recommendations & Appreciation
Dr. Purvish Parikh
MBBS, MD, DNB, FICP, PhD, ECMO Senior Medical Oncologist & Haematologist
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dr. Mahesh Rajashekaraiah,
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine),DM (Clinical Haematology)Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dr. Shraddha Chandak,
MBBS, DCH, DNB, FIAP Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Dr. Sandip Shah,
MBBS, MD (Medicine) Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr. Rahul Bhargava,
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Clinical Haematology) Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Gurugram, Haryana
Dr. Sunil Bhat,
Director & Head of Pediatric Haemato-Oncology Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dr. Pritesh Junagade
MD (Medicine), MRCP (UK), MRCPath (UK), CCT (UK) Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Nashik, Maharashtra
Dr. Ruchira Misra,
MBBS, DCh, DNB (Paediatrics) Senior Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dr. Vikas Gadhvi,
Medical Oncologist Sterling Ramkrishna Speciality Hospital
Dr. Kartik Purohit,
MBBS, DNB - Hematology, MD - Medicine Hematologist, Hematologic Oncologist, Internal Medicine
Dr. Nishad Dhakate,
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Clinical Haematology Hematologist, Hematologic Oncologist, Clinical Hematologist
Dr. Anil Sharma,
MBBS, MD - Pediatrics Pediatrician, Pediatric Hematologic-Oncologist
Dr Vikas goyal,
M.D.(Medicine) D.M (Haematology) Advance Training, oxford UK ITC Bone Marrow Transplantation
Spain
Dr. Vinod Gunasekaran,
M.B.B.S., M.D.(Paediatric), F.I.A.P., F.N.B.(Paediatric Haemato Oncology), Fellowship in Paediatric B.M.T.(Singapore)
Dr. Shweta Bansal,
DNB (Pediatrics), ECMO, PHO- BMT Fellowship (NUH, Singapore) Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem Cell Transplant), Haemato Oncology, Paediatrics
Mumbai - SRCC Children's Hospital
Dr. S.K. Gupta,
Department: Hematology, Blood Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy Designation: HOD - Hematology & BMT Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D, D.M
Dr. Vinod Gunasekaran,
M.B.B.S., M.D.(Paediatric), F.I.A.P., F.N.B.(Paediatric Haemato Oncology), Fellowship in Paediatric B.M.T.
Singapore
Dr. Nishad Dhakate,
MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Clinical Haematology Hematologist, Hematologic Oncologist, Clinical Hematologist
Dr.Suraj Chiraniya,
M.B.B.S., M.D.(Medicine), D.M,(Clinical Hematology & B.M.T.) Consultant - Hematology, Haemato Oncology And Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) HCG Cancer Center, Borivali (West)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dr. Sandip Shah,
MBBS, MD (Medicine) Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr. Sandip Shah,
MBBS, MD (Medicine) Haemato-Oncologist & Stem Cell Transplant Physician
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr. Rohit Mangal,
M.B.B.S., M.D.(Medicine), Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) - Clinical Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Senior Consultant Hematologist, Haemato - Oncologist and BMT Physician
Dual Site Facility:
Precious stem cells stored at two geographically different locations
Premium Collection Kit:
Safe, ecofriendly & maintains optimum temperature
Highest Lives Saved:
Delivering viable stem cells, when it matters the most
Premier Cord Blood Processing Technology PrepaCyte-CB® :
Fastest recovery post transplant
Highest International Retrievals:
Quality stem cells trusted not only in India but also globally
Second Chance:
Continued protection against sample rejection
Most Accredited:
•AABB •AATB •NABL •CAP •WHO-GMP •ISO •ISBT •ISMS •US FDA Registered
Quality Guarantee:
INR 20 lakhs for every stem cell transplantation
Disaster Relief:
INR 20 lakhs for every stem cell transplantation
Safe Transit:
All kind of transit liability covered including from birthing centre to our lab
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs):
Guaranteed & regulatory approved MSCs, at no extra cost, for every transplantation
Financial Assistance:
INR 20 Lakhs for every Blood and MSCs related stem cell transplantation