What about contamination?

Cell Care's standard procedure is to continue storage of cord blood if a bacterial contamination is contracted. Contamination of stem cell products (either cord blood, bone marrow or peripheral blood) is not a contraindication to storage, and samples can be used for transplantation together with antibiotics. If the sample be needed for use, the treating physician will be informed of the contamination, and the antibiotic sensitivities of the organism. This process is in line with FACT/Netcord Standard's.