Cord Blood Potency Testing
Umbilical cord blood (CB) is a rich source of primitive hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) for research and transplantation. However, the number of HSPCs in an individual CB unit is often limited by various factors, including unit volume. Cell processing and cryopreservation can also adversely affect the number and quality of viable stem and progenitor cells. For these reasons, it is critical to determine the “potency†of CB units using a cord blood potency assay that measure the number of viable HSPCs.
We have compiled a selection of scientific resources below to help you with CB processing and potency testing.
Development and Validation of a Rapid ALDHbr-Based Cord Blood Potency Assay
Join Dr. Kevin Shoulars, from Duke University Medical Center, as he discusses his work with Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg on the development of a rapid flow cytometry-based method for measuring the potency of cord blood units.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Primary CellsTechnical tip from our dedicated team of Product and Scientific Support specialists -
How to Set Up Hematopoietic Colony-Forming Unit (CFU) AssaysProcedure for setting up hematopoietic colony-forming unit (CFU) assays using semi-solid methylcellulose-based MethoCultâ„¢ medium -
STEMvisionâ„¢ Automated and Standardized CFC EnumerationFeatures and benefits of the STEMvisionâ„¢ system, the world's first automated instrument and computer system for imaging and scoring hematopoietic colonies in the colony-forming cell (CFC) assay -
Maintaining Humidity in CFU Assays using MethoCultâ„¢ MediaTechnical tip from our dedicated team of Product and Scientific Support specialists -
Extending the Life of a CFU AssayTechnical tip from our dedicated team of Product and Scientific Support specialists -
CFU Assay Instructions for Global Proficiency Testing ProgramsLearn to perform the colony-forming unit (CFU) assay for Proficiency Testing programs
