Upstate Cord Blood Bank

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Why Donate?

Why Donate to a Public Bank?

Your donated cord blood can help patients in need of a life-saving transplant. Cord blood provides a rich source of stem cells that would otherwise be thrown away as medical waste.

  • There is NO COST to donate.
  • There is NO PAIN to you or your baby at the time of donation.
  • Your identity is kept CONFIDENTIAL and stored securely within our facility.

95% of all cord blood is discarded as waste.

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You only have ONE chance to donate your cord blood and there is NO COST to donate.

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Cord blood collection is painless and done within 10 minutes of giving birth.

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Cord blood is used in life-saving transplants and research for 80+ diseases.

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Cord blood provides a source of stem cells for those patients who are difficult to match.

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You have a lot to think about during your pregnancy. Don't wait to make the important decision to donate your cord blood!

A Cord Blood Donation Guide will be included in your 28-36 week prenatal packet.  Although your OB Provider may not have time to speak with you about cord blood donation, you can call Upstate CBB at 315-492-2600. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you may have about cord blood donation and assist you with the forms that need to be completed prior to delivery.

Donating Cord Blood at Upstate CBB is as Easy as 1, 2, 3.......

  1. Complete the forms included in the Cord Blood Donation Guide.
  2. Mail your completed forms to Upstate CBB using the postage paid envelope.
  3. When you arrive for delivery at one of our participating hospitals, let the staff know that you will be donating your cord blood.

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Upstate Cord Blood Bank
4910 Broad Road
Syracuse, NY 13215
Phone: (315) 492-2600 or
(855) 492-2600
Fax: (315) 492-2601

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Upstate Cord Blood Banking is dedicated to saving and improving lives through the use of banked cord blood, we are a unique not-for-profit hybrid public and family banking center for women who choose to give the lifesaving gift of cord blood.