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Public Cord Blood Banking
Public Cord Blood Banking

One donation could save a life

StemCyte collects cord blood donations at hospitals across Southern California and lists qualifying units on the NMDP/Be The Match national registry.

StemCyte's Role

A public and private cord blood bank

StemCyte is one of the few hybrid banks in the country, operating both public donation and private family banking from our cGMP facility in Baldwin Park, California.

2,300+

Units Supplied

Cord blood units provided to over 350 transplant centers worldwide for patients with life-threatening conditions.

83%

UCBCP Transplant Units

Since 2013, StemCyte has provided 83% of transplant units through the California Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program.

NMDP

National Registry

Qualifying donated units are listed on the NMDP/Be The Match national registry and made available to patients worldwide.

Collection Sites

Where we collect

StemCyte currently collects public cord blood donations at the following hospitals in Southern California, funded through the California Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program (UCBCP).

Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital

Los Angeles, CA

Maternity services →

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Long Beach, CA

Maternity services →

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital

San Diego, CA

Cord blood program →

Call 866-389-4659 to confirm availability at your hospital.

Why California

Diversity saves lives

Finding a matching cord blood unit depends on shared genetic markers tied to heritage. Many patients from mixed or underrepresented backgrounds can't find a match in the current registry.

California's uniquely diverse population means more units that match more patients. StemCyte has banked thousands of units from Latino, Asian, and African American communities through the UCBCP.

Latino/Hispanic 39.4%
White 34.7%
Asian 15.9%
Black/African American 5.7%
Multiracial/Other 4.3%
FAQ

Common questions

No. Public cord blood donation is free for families. In California, the collection program is funded by a $2 fee on birth certificate copies.
Yes. Cord blood is collected after the umbilical cord is cut and clamped. It's completely safe and doesn't interfere with your birth plan or delayed cord clamping.
StemCyte currently collects at Adventist Health White Memorial (Los Angeles), Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital (San Diego). Call (866) 389-4659 to confirm availability.
Public donation and private banking are separate processes. If you're interested in both options, contact StemCyte at (866) 389-4659 to discuss what's right for your family.
Donated units are processed, tested, and cryopreserved at StemCyte's cGMP facility in Baldwin Park, CA. Units that meet quality standards are listed on the national registry (NMDP/Be The Match) and made available for patients who need a transplant.
Finding a matching cord blood unit depends on shared genetic markers tied to heritage. Patients from mixed or underrepresented backgrounds often struggle to find a match. By collecting in diverse communities, StemCyte helps ensure more patients can find a compatible unit.

Interested in donating?

Learn more about donating your baby's cord blood at a participating California hospital.

Call (866) 389-4659