Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Another question for you all.... We are currently trying to decide if we will/should preserve 's cord blood. Due to the MDS, we understand that the cells could only be used for her (which of course we are fine with). But, our question (which no one has been able to answer) is there a way to screen the sample to determine the percentage of additional 21st chromosomes in the sample. For example, if the sample is stored in a 6 compartment bag, is it possible to screen each of the samples to determine the percentage of extra chromosomes in each individual sample (so that the sample with the lowest percentage could be used), or do you just go for it? Has anyone used cord blood for any reason? Any other thoughts? Many thanks! Leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Hi Leanne, I have forwarded your question to our Genetic Counselor on our IMDSA Advisory Board. As soon as she answers me I will let you know. Cord Blood banking is new to me, so I really do not know what the benefits of it are. Perhaps you can explain that to me? Kristy leanne woehlke wrote: Another question for you all.... We are currently trying to decide if we will/should preserve 's cord blood. Due to the MDS, we understand that the cells could only be used for her (which of course we are fine with). But, our question (which no one has been able to answer) is there a way to screen the sample to determine the percentage of additional 21st chromosomes in the sample. For example, if the sample is stored in a 6 compartment bag, is it possible to screen each of the samples to determine the percentage of extra chromosomes in each individual sample (so that the sample with the lowest percentage could be used), or do you just go for it? Has anyone used cord blood for any reason? Any other thoughts? Many thanks! Leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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