How long can umbilical cord blood be kept

Generally cord blood can be preserved for 10 to 20 years. Generally cord blood can be preserved for 10 to 20 years, and the preservation time can be extended due to the family’s request, because newborn cord blood contains a large number of hematopoietic stem cells, which play an important role in rebuilding the human hematopoietic function and immune function. According to the current clinical research, cord blood can be used for the treatment of some hematologic diseases, immunodeficiency diseases and malignant tumors, etc. Currently, the treatment of diabetes mellitus and neurological diseases with cord blood is also in the research stage. The cost of retaining cord blood is around fifteen to thirty thousand dollars, depending on the number of years of retention required. If you have a family history of hematologic or immune system disorders, and your financial situation permits, you can store your cord blood. For details, consult the obstetrics department of your local hospital.