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Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program

For the hematopoietic colony forming unit (CFU) assay

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Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program

Registration for first participant from a laboratory

1 Kit
Catalog #00606
500 USD

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Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program

Registration for additional participants from a laboratory

1 Kit
Catalog #00607
385 USD

Overview Related Products Scientific Resources Product Applications

Overview

The Proficiency Testing program is designed to standardize the hematopoietic colony-forming unit (CFU) assay. Participants will be assessed on their proficiency at performing cord blood (CB) colony CFU assays using fresh cord blood; focusing on the following aspects:

1. Plating and Set-up of CFU Assay
2. Colony Enumeration and Identification
3. CD34+ Analysis (optional for non-NMDP member banks) This program is only available in North America.

Proficiency Testing programs are available only in certain territories. Please contact your local Sales representative or proficiency@stemcell.com for more information.
Components:
• Fresh Human Cord Blood Cells for Proficiency Testing, (Catalog #00313)
• Dry Goods for Proficiency Testing, (Catalog #00620)
• Proficiency Testing Medium, 1 x 5 mL (Catalog #04050)
• Iscove's Modified Dulbecco's Medium, 1 x 100 mL (Catalog #07700)
• Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Worksheet, (Catalog #29180)
• Atlas of Hematopoietic Colonies From Cord Blood, (Catalog #29940) (First-time institutes only)
Cell Type:
Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells
Area of Interest:
Cord Blood Banking; Stem Cell Biology; Transplantation Research

Scientific Resources

Product Documentation

Document Type
Product Name
Catalog #
Lot #
Language
Manual
Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program
00606
All
English

Educational Materials

(6)
Brochure
Fresh Cord Blood Worksheet
Brochure
Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells - Products for Your Research
Brochure
Fresh Cord Blood Worksheet (French)
Brochure
Registration Form - Fresh Cord Blood Proficiency Testing Program
Brochure
2018-2019 Hematopoietic Training Catalog
Video
10:25
CFU Assay Instructions for Global Proficiency Testing Programs

Product Applications

This product is designed for use in the following research area(s) as part of the highlighted workflow stage(s). Explore these workflows to learn more about the other products we offer to support each research area.

Research Area Workflow Stages for
Workflow Stages
Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cell Research
Cell Sourcing and Isolation
Expansion and Differentiation
Analysis
Cord Blood Banking
Cell Processing
Potency Testing
STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.’S QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS CERTIFIED TO ISO 13485. PRODUCTS ARE FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC USES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.