Unlike cell lines, primary cells are non-transformed, non-immortalized cells that are isolated directly from tissue. Closely mimicking a living model and yielding more biologically and physiologically relevant results, human primary cells have become an essential tool in the development of therapeutic treatments. Choose from an extensive range of fresh and cryopreserved peripheral blood products, as well as cryopreserved cord blood products, to incorporate into your research workflow.

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Human peripheral blood cells are isolated from adult whole blood or from a leukapheresis preparation produced using state-of-the-art apheresis systems. These apheresis collections, known as "Leuko Paks", contain very high concentrations of mononuclear cells and are available in the following Pak sizes: full, half and quarter Pak. Specific cell subsets are purified using STEMCELL's cell isolation products. Fresh whole blood products are collected directly into blood bags using acid-citrate-dextrose solution A (ACDA) or citrate-phosphate-dextrose (CPD) as the anticoagulant.

Human cord blood is collected using citrate-phosphate-dextrose (CPD) as the anticoagulant. Mononuclear cells are obtained by density gradient centrifugation. Specific cell subsets are obtained using STEMCELLs cell isolation products.

Human adult bone marrow cells are drawn from the posterior iliac crest (25 mL/site) from a maximum of four sites per donor. Heparin is used as the anticoagulant. Mononuclear cells (MNCs) are obtained by density gradient centrifugation, and specific cell types are purified using STEMCELLs cell isolation products.

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Cryopreserved Leuko Pak, Whole Blood and Bone Marrow Products

Donor Screening: Donors are screened for HIV (1 & 2), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Cryopreserved products are shipped with negative test results from donor screening that is done within 90 days of collection.

Fresh Leuko Pak, Whole Blood and Bone Marrow Products

Donor Screening: Donors are screened for HIV (1 & 2), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. If the donor was screened within 90 days of donation the product will be shipped with negative test results from donor screening. If the donor was not screened within 90 days of collection, a test sample will be taken at the time of donation and the product will be shipped before the screening results are available. In the unlikely event that a test result is positive, the customer will be contacted as soon as possible (usually within 24-72 hours from the time of shipment).

Cryopreserved Cord Blood Products

Donor Screening: Cord blood is only collected from mothers that have tested negative for HIV (1 & 2) and Hepatitis B during their pregnancy. Hepatitis C is tested for at the time of collection. Cryopreserved products are shipped with negative test results from donor screening.

Fresh Cord Blood Products

Donor Screening: Cord blood is only collected from mothers that have tested negative for HIV (1 & 2) and Hepatitis B during their pregnancy. Hepatitis C is tested for at the time of collection. Fresh cord blood products are shipped with negative test results for HIV (1 & 2) and Hepatitis B donor screening. Hepatitis C test results are not available at the time of shipment. In the unlikely event that the Hepatitis C test result is positive, the customer will be contacted as soon as possible (usually within 24-72 hours from the time of shipment).

Shipment date of fresh Leuko Pak or whole blood orders is subject to change based on the ability of donors to meet procedural requirements during collection or on changes in donor availability. Collections will be rescheduled as soon as possible according to customer requirements.

STEMCELL does not test for infectious diseases other than those listed above and the testing that is done cannot completely guarantee that the donor was virus-free. Therefore THESE PRODUCTS SHOULD BE TREATED AS POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS and only used following appropriate handling precautions such as those described in biological safety level 2. When handling these products do not use sharps such as needles and syringes.

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