Initial Fee (Low Cost)
Payable at the time of booking (Cord Blood only)
Our Review
UK’s Leading Cord Blood Stem Cells Bank
Cells4Life is known for its scientific innovation, offering the UK’s most advanced processing methods. It’s the only UK bank using TotiCyte, a method shown to preserve more stem cells than traditional processing. Based in Burgess Hill, they have over 20 years of storage experience.
They are FACT accredited and store samples in multiple segments for flexible future use. Cells4Life also offers placenta tissue storage and has released samples for both medical treatment and clinical trials. Their team operates 365 days a year to support live collections.
Payable at the time of booking (Cord Blood only)
Processing and testing charges payable on confirmation of storage (Cord Blood only)
Payable annually for continued storage (Cord Blood only)
Payable at the time of booking (Cord Blood & Tissue)
Processing and testing charges payable on confirmation of storage (Cord Blood & Tissue)
Payable annually for continued storage (Cord Blood & Tissue)
Payable at the time of booking (Cord Blood & Tissue) Includes CellPlus & SecurePlus.
Processing and testing charges payable on confirmation of storage (Cord Blood & Tissue) Includes CellPlus & SecurePlus.
Payable annually for continued storage (Cord Blood & Tissue) Includes CellPlus & SecurePlus.
Payable at the time of booking (Cord Blood, Tissue, Placenta & Amnion). Includes: CellPlus, SecurePlus & BabyInsight.
Processing and testing charges payable on confirmation of storage (Cord Blood, Tissue, Placenta & Amnion). Includes: CellPlus, SecurePlus & BabyInsight.
Payable annually for continued storage (Cord Blood, Tissue, Placenta & Amnion). Includes: CellPlus, SecurePlus & BabyInsight.
4.6/5
Overal Rating
Each cord blood bank is scored across five key parameters, chosen to reflect what matters most to parents considering storage: Accreditation – Are they licensed and globally recognised (HTA, AABB, FACT)? Experience – Years in operation, clinical sample releases, and reputation. Service – Quality of customer support, ease of process, and options offered. Storage – Security, segmenting, location of storage facilities, and processing methods. Value – Overall affordability and what's included for the price.
Cells4Life scored highest because: ✅ It’s the only UK bank with FACT accreditation (100/100 Accreditation) ✅ Offers advanced processing (TotiCyte) and segmental storage (95/100 Storage) ✅ Excellent customer service and 365-day collection availability (90/100 Service) ✅ High-quality standards justify its slightly premium pricing (85/100 Value) ✅ Over 20 years of experience and strong industry reputation (90/100 Experience) Bottom line: Top scientific and clinical choice, ideal for future-focused families.