Another one of the first cord banking facilities to open in Canada, Lifebank Cryogenics is also the only Canadian bank to currently carry both American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditations.
Established in 1996, Lifebank has its facilities located in Burnaby, British Columbia, but works with clients both in Canada and around the world.
LifeBank has their Web site available in English, French, and Chinese, as well as service representatives in each language.
A 3 payment financing plan is available that spreads the initial cost over 6 months after the birth of the child. Please note that courier fees to ship collected blood units are not included in the initial fees, and may vary depending on your location.