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Cost

Public vs. Private

  • Initial Cost: Typically $1,000–$2,500 for collection, processing, and first-year storage.

  • Annual Fees: Approximately $100–$300 annually for storage.

  • Prepayment Option: Long-term or lifetime storage plans (18-20 years) can cost $3,000–$5,000 upfront.

Public

Private

  • Completely free to the family.

  • The hospital or collection agency covers the costs of processing and testing.

References

Stanford Medicine. “About Umbilical Cord Blood Banking.” Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine, med.stanford.edu/cdcm/CDCMPrograms/binns-cord-blood-research-program/for-families/about-umbilical-cord-blood-banking.html. Accessed 10 May 2026.