LifeCell Introduces Genetic Testing for Cord Blood Units That are Released for Transplants

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Press Trust of India CHENNAI
Last Updated : Apr 10 2019 | 1:45 PM IST

/ -- Becomes First Cord Blood Bank in the World to Screen for Inherited Diseases and Pediatric Cancers
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Dr Purvish Parikh, Professor of Medical Oncology and Group Oncology Director, Shalby Cancer and Research Institute, Shalby Group of Hospitals says, "Introduction of these tests would provide doctors and families of patients additional assurance regarding the quality of the cryopreserved cord blood stem cell that can be utilized for hematopoietic transplant. If the cord blood unit to be used is free from the risk of carrying cancers or inherited diseases, it is a big advantage."
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First Published: Apr 10 2019 | 1:45 PM IST

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