By IANS
Chennai : The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) has accredited LifeCell, a stem cell banking, research and therapy service provided in India by Asia CRYO-CELL Private Ltd. This global standard award strengthens India’s position in the international healthcare services industry.
The accreditation has been granted to the Chennai-based LifeCell, following an intensive onsite assessment of medical, technical and administrative performance within the facility.
It includes stem cell processing, cryo-preservation records, document control, inspection and testing, training of lab technicians, sample identification and traceability and verification of cord blood units when released from storage.
“It is a proud moment for us that LifeCell’s commitment to quality has been globally recognised,” Abhaya Kumar, vice chairman of the company, said.
“Since its inception, LifeCell has been voluntarily following the high standards set by AABB,” he pointed out.
AABB is an international non-profit body dedicated to developing the highest standards in blood and cord blood banking, blood product safety, transfusion medicine and cellular therapy since 1958.