LifeCell International To Become India's First & Only AABB Accredited Stem Cell Bank For Umbilical Cord Tissue Banking

Online, January 12, 2012 (Newswire.com) - LifeCell, the pioneers in Umbilical cord blood, cord tissue and menstrual stem cell bank has been awarded the most prestigious AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) Accreditation for its umbilical cord tissue banking services. With this achievement, LifeCell becomes the first and only stem cell bank in India to possess AABB Accreditation for both cord blood and cord tissue preservation.

This accreditation has been granted following an intensive on-site assessment by AABB assessors. The assessment includes stem cell processing, cryo-preservation records, document control, inspection and testing, training of lab technicians, sample identification, traceability and validation of cord tissue preservation to quality compliances. During this audit, it was determined that LifeCell's level of medical, technical and administrative performance met the standards set by the AABB.

Mr. Mayur Abhaya, Executive Director, LifeCell International said, "It is a proud moment for us that LifeCell has been the second company in the World to receive AABB accreditation for cord tissue banking which reinstates our commitment to better quality and strengthens our position as a global leader in stem cell preservation. This also assures parents who are banking their baby's umbilical cord blood and cord tissue stem cells with us that the sample has been qualified, collected, tested, processed, and stored as per internationally approved standards and gives them a ready access to the stem cells from any part of the world, when needed."

LifeCell has made significant investments to establish a world class in-house research facility where we developed the technology to derive cord tissues from mesenchymal stem cells in 2009. Today, LifeCell in the largest processor of cord tissue from mesenchymal stem cells in the world.

LifeCell is committed to bring essential services like cord blood, cord tissue, menstrual blood and dental pulp stem banking to India which will cater to people across gender & age groups, making it the World's first and only multi-service stem cell bank

About AABB Accreditation: AABB is an international non-profit body dedicated to developing the highest standards in blood and cord blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapy. AABB accreditation is sought after by private and public blood banks globally as it demonstrates a commitment to advanced learning, continuous improvement and innovation to sustain the highest possible level of quality and safety.

About LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd: LifeCell is India's largest and most accredited stem cell bank with over 40,000 customers since inception in 2004, and has over 75 centers across India and abroad. LifeCell facilitates the cryogenic preservation of stem cells in technological collaboration with Cryo-Cell International Inc, USA - the world's first stem cell bank with more nearly 2 decades of expertise in stem cell banking. LifeCell is the first stem cell bank in India to be accredited by AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) for adopting their international standards. LifeCell has also been honored as one of India's most promising brand for 2011-2012 by 4P's Business and Marketing. LifeCell is also uniquely positioned as comprehensive stem cells solutions provider with a complete spectrum of services in stem cells through multi-service stem cell banking, R&D, clinical trials and stem cell therapy.