CBB Survey 2015

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1. General Information
Name of CBBCBB UZ Gent
CBB DirectorBart
CBB DirectorVandekerckhove
AddressUZ Gent 1K12 IE
AddressDe Pintelaan 185
Address9000
AddressGent
Phone Number0032 473 870706
Date CBB Started Collecting Cord Blood Units
(month/day/year)
01/01/2001
Number of Public Cord Blood Units2,754
Planned Number of Public Cord Blood Units Stored in 2015250
Lists on BMDWYes
Affiliated with National Stem Cell Donor RegistryYes
Registry AffiliationMDPB
2. Cord Blood Units in Inventory
Current Processing MethodLiquid+ red manual
Current Processing MethodVapour+ red manual
Year Current Process Method Started2001
3. Accreditations, Licenses and Certifications
FACT-NetcordYes
AABBNo
Competent Authority/ National Health AuthorityYes
Audited by National Stem Cell RegistryYes
ISONo
OtherNA
4. Cord Blood Collection
Current Collection Practice
Is the collection In/Ex -Utero or both?
In-utero
Current AntisepticChlorhexidine
Current AntisepticAlcohol
Collection BagDouble needle
Agitation during CollectionAutomatic
5. Conditioning/Transport from Collection Site to CBB
Secondary Bag UsedYes
Transport ConditionsQualified transporter
Transport ConditionsInsulating transport container
Transport ConditionsElectronic temperature probe
Transport ConditionsGround transport
Temp. for Storage and TransportOther (lower limit +1-35°C, higher limit +6-30°C)
6. Pre-Processing Evaluation
Completed Prior to Accepting a CBUInformed consent
Current Threshold for Accepting a CBUViability threshold CD45
Method for CD34 RemunerationISHAGE guidelines
External Proficiency Testing for QC of FACS LabYes, other
External Proficiency Testing for QC of FACS LabUKNEQAS; WIV; Stemcell proficiency
Post Processing/ Pre Freeze CD34+ Cell CountYes
Time from Collection to Processingup to 36H
7. Processing and Packaging
Pre Freeze Processing Methods- Unit in InventoryOptipress
Pre Freeze Processing Methods- CurrentOptipress
Additives Currently in UseOther:Plasmalyte
Current Cryopreservation MethodConventional CRF
Current Cryoprotectant AdditiveOther: DMSO and HES
Current CryobagSingle bag 80:20
Current Target Cryopreservation Volume (mL)25.0
Current Packaging for StorageCanister
Current Packaging for StorageMore than one segment
8. Testing
Extra Material Currently StoredCord blood material for DNA extraction
Extra Material Currently StoredPlasma/cord blood
Extra Material Currently StoredMaternal material for DNA extraction
Extra Material Currently StoredMaternal plasma/serum
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
TNC
100
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CD34 (10^6) Single Platform
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CD34 (10^6) Double Platform
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CFU-GM
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CFU
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
Viability
90
9. Storage
Type of Storage Container UsedConventional storage tank vapor phase
Type of Storage Container UsedConventional tank liquid phase
Monitoring of StorageAlarm on individual tanks only
Monitoring of StorageCentralized system remote monitoring
Monitoring of StorageLN2 level
Monitoring of StorageLid opening
Monitoring of StorageTemperature monitoring
10. HLA Typing
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-A
HR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-B
HR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-C
HR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-DRB1
HR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-DQB1
HR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-DPB1

Accreditation of HLA LabEFI accredited lab
Average Turnaround Time for Extended HLA Typing Results
in days
7
Attached Segment Used for Confirmatory/ Verification TypingYes
Units Listed without Attached Segment and have not been Previously Typed on Attached SegmentNo
Percentage of CBUs that have an Attached Segmentbelow 50%
Confirmatory/ Verification Typing on an Attached Segment is Pre-Release RequirementYes
11. Reservation and Cancellation Policies
What Point is a CBU Reserved for a PatientCBU report request
Length of Time a CBU can be Reserved
in days
60
Reservation FeeNo
Reservation Cancellation Fee in Absence of Shipment RequestNo
Can Reservation be ExtendedYes
Is a Unit Report Provided on a Unit that is Reserved for Another PatientNo
Is TC Informed when CBU is ReleasedNo
12. Release and Shipment
Hemoglobinopathy Screening Performed Prior to ReleaseYes
Criteria to Ship a CBU
Viability and Cell Count
NA
Criteria to Ship a CBU
HLA Identity Testing
Yes
Current Packaging for Shipment to TCMetal canister
Current Packaging for Shipment to TCOne attached segment
Current Packaging for Shipment to TCProtective sleeve
Time Between Shipment Request and Sending CBU1-2 weeks
Fee for Shipment CancellationYes
Dry Shippers Validated to Maintain Temperature of at least -150 for 48 hours Beyond Expected ArrivalYes
Electronic Temperature Data Logger on All Dry ShippersYes
Who Selects Transport CompanyCBB
Who Selects Transport CompanyWorld Courier
Shape of Transport ContainerCubic
13. Adverse Events Reporting
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
Competent Authority
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
Internal Report
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
National Registry
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
Transplant Center
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
WMDA
Yes

14. Pictures of cord blood units in the inventory


15. Infectious Disease Marker (IDM) CURRENTLY performed.



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