Transparency in Pricing
Not all providers are upfront about their pricing structure. At VitalCells, we believe in complete transparency. We include everything in our processing and storage packages upfront so you know exactly what you’re paying for and what you’re getting. At VitalCells, newborn samples are manually processed in our cGTP, FDA-registered lab over 2 to 3 months by our highly skilled lab technicians, prioritizing the highest standards in stem cell banking and stem cell quality over the 8-12 week timeline to ensure newborn samples are grown and stored with the best technology.
If you are comparing cord blood banking cost across banks, low initial prices equates to low quality processing. While VitalCells spends 8-12 weeks processing your child’s stem cells, generating potentially billions of cells, traditional cord blood banks process samples in less than a day. Many traditional cord blood banks advertise low initial costs as the processing and standards are minimal and, not ready for clinical use, rather than paying for processed, culture expanded LIVE cells ready for use when you need them.
Paying for Something You Can’t Use
Cord blood banks currently lack the technology to process or grow out the mesenchymal cells from the cord blood and tissue. They simply store the umbilical cord as a whole piece or at best only extract the minimal amount of live cells. There is no advanced technology to grow the cells, a required step for use. Despite this, families are not informed the cells aren’t ready for use.
In the future, if cord blood banks invest in the technology, you can expect additional processing costs on top of what you’ve already paid, if these samples have enough live cells to grow more in the future. So not only are you paying for something you cannot use today; you are also committing to unknown costs down the line if growing out those cells ever becomes possible.
At VitalCells, we are the only bank that has the advanced technology to go the extra step and naturally culture expand (grow) stem cells for a guaranteed live count and ready for use when needed, not just stored indefinitely. We can also grow more cells on demand. This is a critical difference that impacts the value of your banking decision.
Future-Proof Banking with Reserved Original Cells
As part of our process, we keep a reserve supply of your baby’s original stem cells untouched. If future therapies ever require those original cells, you will already have access to them. It’s part of what makes our stem cell banking features more forward-thinking and adaptable to future medical advances.
Other banks don’t currently offer this kind of reserve.
A Working Cell Bank, Not Just Storage
During the initial stem cell processing, we build a personal working cell bank. We maintain this working cell bank and use it to expand cells on demand throughout your child’s life. This ability to grow living, usable stem cells when needed is what truly gives your baby’s stem cells long-term value.
High-Value Investment You Can Rely On
Cord blood banking pricing should reflect more than just storage; it should reflect usability, access, and future-readiness. Our stem cell banking features are designed to provide real-world therapeutic value, not just frozen samples that may never be usable.
When comparing cord blood banking pricing, make sure you’re not just looking at the numbers, but what those numbers actually deliver.
With VitalCells, you are not gambling on future technology or paying ongoing fees for something you cannot use. You are investing in stem cell processing built for today and tomorrow. We are scientifically advanced, medically ready, and financially transparent.
See Our Transparent Pricing for Yourself
At VitalCells, we believe that stem cell banking pricing should be easy to understand, with no future surprises or hidden fees. That’s why we lay it all out clearly, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
👉 View Our Costs and Plans to see exactly what’s included because your baby’s future health deserves clarity and value from day one.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as medical advice, factual guidance and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
