Why Lifebank is Canada's Oldest and Most Respected Cord Blood Bank


	Inspections and Accreditations

AABB (Advancing Transfusion and Cellular Therapies Worldwide, formerly called American Association of Blood Banks)

December 30, 2003

Lifebank Corp. becomes the FIRST umbilical cord blood bank in Canada to be accredited through the AABB.

"Lifebank’s quality and operational systems assessed (on-site) and “determined to meet or exceed the rigorous requirements set by the association.” Accreditation is extended to Lifebank."

Above is an excerpt from the AABB letter dated December 30, 2003.

December 09, 2005

Lifebank is Audited on-site by the AABB and has its AABB accreditation extended.

"Accreditation renewed."

Learn More about the AABB here.

Health Canada

January 31, 2006

Lifebank Corp is inspected by Health Canada.

"on the basis of the inspection carried out and the revised questionnaire and physical examination assessment letter submitted to Health Canada, Lifebank “meets the requirements of the following four critical elements: donor suitability assessment, serological testing, bacteriological testing, and sterilization of the Health Canada Guidance Document.”

Above is an excerpt from the Health Canada letter dated April 10, 2006

FDA Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration

November 30, 2005

Establishment registration and listing for human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products ( HCT/Ps).

Registration Number (Field Establishment Identifier): 3003816480.

Annual FDA Establishment registration.