Marken Launches Cord Blood Service In The US And Latin America

2012 JUN 18 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Diabetes Week -- Marken announced that it has successfully rolled out a new comprehensive service to collect and deliver cord blood from US and Latin American hospitals to storage facilities in the United States. Cord blood is a sample of blood collected from a baby's umbilical cord and placenta at the time of birth. This blood is a rich source of stem cells, which are increasingly used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases. The collection and long term storage of stem cells is a growing trend for young families and are the subject of increased regulation.

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