Allocord

SSM Health St. Louis Cord Blood Bank is a prominent public cord blood bank and the manufacturer of Allocord, an FDA-licensed hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) therapy. Allocord is derived from umbilical cord blood and is indicated for use in unrelated donor hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation procedures in patients with disorders affecting the hematopoietic system. The organization specializes in the collection, processing, and cryopreservation of high-quality cord blood units under strict GMP standards. As one of the first public banks to receive FDA licensure for a cord blood product, it plays a vital role in providing life-saving cellular therapies for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and various genetic metabolic disorders. The bank operates as part of the Be The Match network, facilitating transplants for patients globally.