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About ViaCord

ViaCord offers cord blood and cord tissue stem cell banking for families who wish to save their child’s stem cells for future medical use. ViaCord has been a leader in the cord blood banking industry for over 25 years and offers families quality, innovation and trust. Over 500 customers have used their stem cells stored with ViaCord for a transplant or regenerative medicine research. Its state-of-the-art laboratory is FDA-registered, CLIA-certified, and AABB-accredited for processing and storing both cord blood and cord tissue stem cells in five-compartment bags.

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Pros
  • Cord blood and cord tissue options
  • $35,000 product quality guarantee
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Multiple payment options
Cons
  • No guarantee you use the stem cells

What is ViaCord cord blood banking?

ViaCord gives families the opportunity to store stem cells from their babies' umbilical cord blood and cord tissue in case they ever need it for a transplant or regenerative medicine research.

ViaCord has more than 25 years of experience in the cord blood banking industry, according to the company's website. Both cord blood and cord tissue stem cells are collected and stored in a five-compartment bag, which gives families plenty of flexibility to use as much or as little of their stem cell unit as needed.

More than 500 families have used their stored stem cells at ViaCord for treatment or research. The company advertises on its site that it has the highest published transplant success rate of any family bank with an 88% success rate after one year. ViaCord safeguards more than 500,000 newborn stem cell collections at their FDA-registered, AABB-accredited and CLIA-certified lab located just outside Cincinnati, Ohio.

How does ViaCord work?

You can sign up with ViaCord online or by phone in just a few minutes. The company then sends you a health history questionnaire and service agreement, which you complete and return by email or fax. ViaCord also notifies your health care provider that you intend to bank your baby’s cord blood (and cord tissue, if you choose).

ViaCord sends you a collection kit with everything your health care provider needs to perform the collection on the day of delivery. One to two hours after the stem cells have been collected, call ViaCord Customer Service at the number provided and the company will dispatch a medical courier to pick up the collection kit for transport to ViaCord’s lab for processing and storage. ViaCord lets you know as soon as the collection kit arrives at the lab.

After ViaCord receives the collection kit, the stem cell collection goes through an FDA-recommended process of cell separation to reduce red blood cells and unwanted plasma. The stem cells are then stored in a five-compartment storage bag and cryopreserved in storage tanks similar to ones used at major medical research facilities. If your family ever needs to use the stem cells, contact ViaCord, and it provides documentation and samples to your health care provider and coordinates delivery to the appropriate facility.

ViaCord price

ViaCord pricing starts at $710 for cord blood processing, plus $185 per year for storage at the time of publishing. Pricing depends on which type of stem cells you want to store — cord blood only or cord blood plus cord tissue — as well as the number of children whose stem cells you are banking, whether you want to prepay for 20 or 25 years of storage and available promotions at the time of purchase.

ViaCord also offers six- or 12-month payment plans, so families can choose the best option for them. These plans do slightly increase the overall cost. Additional services from ViaCord include Newborn DNA Guardian ($175), Newborn Digestive Health ($250), a Genetic Insights Panel ($750) and Whole Genome Sequencing ($2,500).

ViaCord cord blood banking FAQ

What does ViaCord’s cord blood banking service include?

ViaCord’s service includes 24/7 on-call staff, a medical courier service to pick up and transport your collection kit to its lab, an FDA-approved cord blood collection bag and state-of-the-art processing and storage. As part of the company's standard cord blood report, it offers collection volume and cell counts. ViaCord also provides families additional health insights.

Is ViaCord public or private?

ViaCord is a private cord blood bank. This means that only the family that pays to store the baby’s cord blood has access to the cord blood stem cells.

Is ViaCord FDA-approved?

Yes, ViaCord is registered with the FDA. You can confirm this registration by searching the FDA’s Human Cell and Tissue Establishment Registration (HCTERS) database.

Where is ViaCord's processing and storage lab?

ViaCord’s storage facility is located near Cincinnati, Ohio, and operates 365 days per year.

Does ViaCord offer placenta tissue banking?

ViaCord does not offer placenta tissue banking. It only processes cord blood and cord tissue.

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Is ViaCord worth it?

ViaCord offers strong credentials, experience and a record of successful transplants using stem cells it has processed and stored. Its quality guarantee says that if your child’s stem cells fail to engraft during a transplant, the company will pay $35,000 toward securing an alternative source of cells. If you have decided to store your baby’s stem cells with a private bank, ViaCord is a worthy option.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2026

    My family has a history of autoimmune and immunodeficient diseases, and one of them can be cured by a stem cell transplant at birth. I wanted to have that option just in case it happened to my baby. I did a search on ConsumerAffairs, and it matched with ViaCord, which led me to choose them. I was also having trouble finding other cord banking services that I liked. The specialists in ViaCord were responsive and fast to respond. I had specific questions and they even did further research so they could give me all the background and information. I talked to them for three weeks, just asking questions, and talking about things that came up and how stuff would work. They were great and I’m comfortable recommending ViaCord to others.

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      Reviewed June 6, 2026

      I've been with ViaCord since my 10-year-old was born. I called them and they gave me all the information. I liked the person I was talking to, so that made me go with ViaCord. But I was gonna bank the cord blood with the first person I could. My only concern is that it's overpriced. It made me spend $1,300. But my 10-year-old's cord blood is a half match for my seven-year-old who has sickle cell, so they might be able to cure him with his cord blood. So, I speak highly of ViaCord. I just banked my daughter, who is four weeks and one day today. So, this is my second time going through them. ViaCord is fine. I'd refer them to anyone that's looking to store cord blood.

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      Reviewed May 31, 2026

      Banking our baby's cord blood stem cells is something good for the future in case a family member gets sick. It has a lot of benefits to it and at the end of the day, it could help save a family member's life. I read good reviews about ViaCord. Plus, my doctor recommended it. Signing up was good. The lady I dealt with was amazing, very friendly, very informative, and very on point. I didn't really have to wait long for any information. She sent it right away after I got off the phone with her. So, it was a very pleasant experience. I've already recommended ViaCord to a few friends and family that are currently pregnant. It's a great opportunity for everyone to consider and to look into.

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      Reviewed May 3, 2026

      Compared to others, Viacord is well-priced, overall. Banking a baby's cord blood cells is expensive, but considering that it would be possibly beneficial for our baby's future health, ours, or one day, a sibling, we're hoping that it's worth it. We spoke to someone prior to purchasing, and he explained things and worked with us. That was really great. He was very thorough.

      Our baby was born 11 days ago and there was something odd that happened. Someone called my husband in the morning and said he was there for the kit, and my husband met with him. An hour or two later, someone called and said that they were also there for the kit. My husband said, “I already gave it to someone.” That worried us a little, “Who took the first kit? Or why is there a miscommunication here?” However, we got the notification later that the kit was received at the lab. Overall, I'm satisfied.

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      Reviewed May 2, 2026

      Our oldest son has leukemia in remission, so the hospital told us about the program ViaCord because I was pregnant at the time. This is our second time using ViaCord. They told us that if you have a sibling who has an illness or condition that may need possible stem cell transplants, that we would qualify to be able to use ViaCord for free. The first baby was not a match for my oldest son and I haven't delivered yet for this one. But you take a gamble if it's gonna be a match. Also, it's a free program. Our son is doing really well. He's finished chemotherapy, so it's unlikely that he will need the stem cell. But if it ever came back, we have it as an option. So, we’re very thankful and grateful for that. I would definitely recommend ViaCord.

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      Reviewed June 13, 2026

      You never know what could happen. So, I like to have a safety nut. I had a good experience signing up with ViaCord. They mentioned that they turn the cord tissue also into liquid, which makes it last longer. On the day of the delivery, the courier said that he would be there at 1:00 in the morning when I delivered, but my husband waited, and then when he finally called them, they changed it to 8:00 in the morning. We didn't like that. Also, it is kind of pricey, especially in the beginning. But other than that, it's not too bad.

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      Reviewed June 11, 2026

      We liked the way that ViaCord stored the cord blood, and how it could be used multiple times if needed. They had a very good presentation that we attended. Signing up with them was a seamless process. Everything's been fantastic. If we had a question or an issue, we've talked to somebody right away. They've clarified things for us. They've sent over documentations that we needed, and helped us. We were having difficulties completing documents. It's been fantastic and very easy with my first child. The pick-up process was so easy at the hospital.

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      Reviewed June 10, 2026

      ViaCord was recommended by my OB. It was a pretty quick process and the ViaCord rep was helpful. The box got mailed over, but I'm still pregnant, so I haven't sent anything over. But it’s been smooth so far.

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      Reviewed June 5, 2026

      Signing up with ViaCord was easy and it was good dealing with the rep. The customer service and the price are excellent, and I would recommend ViaCord.

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      Reviewed June 4, 2026

      One of my friends recommended ViaCord to me. We just had our fourth baby. This is probably gonna be our last, so we wanted to go ahead and do the tissue banking and the cord banking through them just in case since it's our last baby. Our experience was great. The guy that I spoke with when I was setting everything up was super helpful and was really easy to understand. ViaCord is a company that I recommend, and they were super easy to work with. It is worth the money.

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      Reviewed June 3, 2026

      My friends told me stem cells are good to have. I reached out to ViaCord but unfortunately, I could not save it due to medical issues. But the customer service with ViaCord was good though the price was a little expensive.

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      Reviewed June 2, 2026

      I read information before and my OB recommended Viacord. We had an informative session with the company and liked what we heard. It was a very good explanation and they suggested asking questions. We decided to go for it for the good of our baby and chose a package. I haven't finished the process of it, but so far, it's been good.

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      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      I heard about ViaCord through my doctors and I’m still in the process of reading about it. When I reached out, the customer service was good and they explained everything clearly. They said once they receive the sample, they will start the process to get tested. And then they'll see if it would be safe. ViaCord has a nice program and is affordable. I haven't done anything yet but it's on the budget and they help people set up payment plans.

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      Reviewed May 30, 2026

      Everything was good with ViaCord. My husband's sister used it, and she had a good experience. We did it as well and we'd recommend it. It was an easy experience.

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      Reviewed May 29, 2026

      When I called ViaCord, I got connected to a salesperson, and that guy looked like he had good knowledge. I was looking at different companies and he convinced me ViaCord was a good option. I was promised that the package would be picked up very fast and also shipped soon. But when I called, they said they didn't have any agents in the area. I had to call three times and then somebody came late in the night, more than the two-hour window they promised.

      The guy told me he was going to ship it the day after in the morning. But the website didn't show anything. They had to call, and they said he was on the way. But still, I don't have any news on the status of the specimen at this point. When I tried to get some information from the website, it said I would be notified by mail. But I haven't received anything. It's already been 10 days. I was just busy with the baby to call and ask.

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      Response from ViaCord

      Dear Niloofar,

      We're sincerely sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter delays and uncertainty during such an important time. We recognize how important timely communication is, especially while caring for a newborn.

      While our courier successfully completed the kit pickup, we regret that the timing and status updates did not meet your expectations. We apologize for any miscommunication regarding the pickup window and for the lack of clarity surrounding your specimen status.

      We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, as it helps us identify opportunities to improve the experience we provide to families. If you would like us to review your account or discuss your concerns further, our Customer Care team is available at (866) 668-4895.

      Sincerely,

      The ViaCord Team

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      Reviewed May 28, 2026

      We got the ViaCord service for safety purposes. It doesn't hurt to save the cord or the blood in case something bad happens. Joanna was very nice, thorough, and patient. She was very great. It was an excellent service. So far, it's a great service to keep your child safe in case of an emergency.

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      Reviewed May 20, 2026

      There's so much research happening in the field, and it's an ever-standing field. At some point, my baby is gonna get something. Everybody gets something. Nobody stays healthy their whole life. I want to be able to get my baby the best advantage on any treatment possible. ViaCord processes more of the umbilical cord, and you get more stem cells through them than you do with the other companies that I've researched and talked to.

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      Reviewed May 13, 2026

      One of my friends who was using ViaCord gave me the contact to his rep, and then I talked to his rep at ViaCord for my service. She was great and she helped me a lot with signing up and deciding the package and explained to me what I need and why I need that services. The only thing is the signup form was too long. Other than that, the customer support has been great. From signing up to sending the cord blood, the experience was great and it was not a hard process. I'm very happy with the company. The price was great because I compared with the cord blood banking, and they were really high.

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      Reviewed May 9, 2026

      I looked up cord blood banking and ViaCord popped up. It was perfect. I had heard about it from my OB as well. The rep talked to me a little bit about it and gave me a pamphlet that I read. When I got home, I did a little bit more research about it. I haven't given birth yet, so I still have the box, but I'd recommend that others should absolutely do it.

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      Reviewed May 8, 2026

      I highly recommend ViaCord. My doctor hosts seminars, and they told me about ViaCord in my visit at the office. I was told banking my baby’s cord could help with any serious illness for her. ViaCord's rep was friendly and informative. The kit showed up within a couple of days. They did it right away. It was nice, easy and seamless.

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      Reviewed May 7, 2026

      I watched an ad for ViaCord while checking some information on the internet, and there are a lot of benefits. It’s good for the baby, which is why we thought of storing the cord blood. The rep was crisp and able to answer all my questions. They were not prolonging the details but they were short responses and cleared all my doubts. It was easy to communicate with ViaCord. They said the process is good for the baby. If the baby has any issues in the future, you can collect the tissues from the cord blood and they can do further procedures for that. I would love to recommend ViaCord. Everything was good and the process was smooth.

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      Reviewed May 6, 2026

      A referral from a friend who used ViaCord led me to use me but so far, I'm dissatisfied based on the huge lack of communication from them. I have signed all the documents and paid for my cord blood kit. My baby is due in two weeks. However, I keep getting texts and emails saying that my documents aren't completed. I try to call the company, I leave messages, and they never call me back. So, I'm worried. I've paid all this money for the cord blood kit, and the day that the baby's born, I won't even be able to utilize it, because they keep telling me that something's incomplete. And I don't know what it is.

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      Response from ViaCord

      Dear Pamela,

      We're sincerely sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how concerning it must have been to receive notifications that your documentation was incomplete without having clarity on what was needed, especially with your due date approaching.

      Since your review was posted, a member of our team has connected with you to address your concerns and provide guidance. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, as it helps us improve our communication and better support the families we serve. If you have any additional questions or concerns, our Customer Care team is available at (866) 668-4895.

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      The ViaCord Team

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      Reviewed May 5, 2026

      Someone called me about two weeks ago to ask how the Zoom meeting went, and the rep was super friendly. But we decided to go with another company instead of ViaCord. It was just about the money and I would still recommend ViaCord.

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      Reviewed May 4, 2026

      ViaCord offers free services for the siblings of a cancer patient. I already knew about the sign up process. I just made an order. It was just transactional to order a kit. The people are always responsive to my email. If there was something missing, they will go back to the file. It has been great. It's very straightforward, easy to navigate and very professional.

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      Reviewed May 1, 2026

      I used Viacord for my first son and I liked their service. Viacord is better than the other companies and they gave me confidence about my child. The rep that I dealt with was really good. He was really there with me with another process. Overall, my experience was simple and really good.

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      Reviewed April 30, 2026

      When the lady that did the ultrasound bring back the results, they realized that I have a son that have sickle cell. So, they put me on to our next doctor. We were discussing about it and then I heard about ViaCord. I already received the kit. But I'm not having baby until next month. So far, I would recommed them.

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      Reviewed April 28, 2026

      I've had my ViaCord account since 2014. My payments come out automatically. It's been an easy experience.

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      Reviewed April 27, 2026

      I used ViaCord for my son. I had a good experience with them. I would recommend them.

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      Reviewed April 26, 2026

      My OB told us about banking our baby's stem cells, and we watched the presentation of ViaCord, and it just made more sense. It really was like "better to be safer than sorry." Their price was good as well.

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      Reviewed April 25, 2026

      Our experience with ViaCord was seamless. I just signed up online and then the kit got sent. Our son was born last week. The process with collecting everything to send off to ViaCord was fine. They sent me some follow-ups, just a reminder to bring in and a reminder of how to do it. Then I had called, and someone at the hospital forgot to take blood. They were able to speak to the nurse and explain what needs to be done. Then I called back and a courier came within an hour. It was seamless.

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      ViaCord Company Information

      Company Name:
      ViaCord
      Address:
      940 Winter St.
      City:
      Waltham
      State/Province:
      MA
      Postal Code:
      02451
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.viacord.com