“Geocord” was founded in 2006 on the basis of a Georgian-German specialized oncology clinic, after our clinic received a grant from the Tbilisi City Hall to collect umbilical cord blood from families of oncohematology patients.
Following the successful completion of the program, in January 2007 “Geocord” began the commercial storage of umbilical cord blood
At Geocord, we understand that your family’s health and future are of utmost importance. That’s why we offer high-quality and safe umbilical cord blood collection services, which may one day serve as a foundation for saving a life.
Cord blood, obtained from a newborn’s umbilical cord, contains powerful stem cells that are used to treat various medical conditions.
How is the umbilical cord blood collected and stored, and how long is it usable?
Collecting and storing umbilical cord blood is a straightforward and safe process. After the baby’s birth, the midwife collects the blood in a specialized container designed for the umbilical cord. Typically, the amount of blood collected ranges from 50-150 ml. This procedure is painless and poses no risk to the mother or newborn. The collected blood is then transported to a laboratory within 24 hours, where it undergoes processing and is stored at -1960C in liquid nitrogen. This ultra-low temperature ensures that the stem cells in the umbilical cord’s blood retain their biological activity indefinitely. They are always ready for thawing and use whenever the need arises.
What is a stem cell and what is its use?
Stem cells are unique among the cells in the body. They can transform into every specialized cell, including blood, bone, nervous, muscular, skin and more. Usually, during a child’s growth, these cells ensure the formation of organs and tissues. In adults, they lead to the renewal and restoration of worn and damaged organs and tissues. The newborn has a large population of stem cells, but with age, this number decreases. Hence, the body’s ability to renew and restore the damaged parts due to age and disease is irreversibly reduced. Due to such properties, stem cells are given much attention in medical practice. The regenerative effect of stem cells determines their use in treating many diseases, including oncological, neurological, genetic, orthopedic, and others. Based on the results of active clinical trials worldwide, the range of diseases stem cells successfully treat is constantly increasing.