HARVESTING (COLLECTION) OF ADULT MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FROM OUR 3 MAIN SOURCES:

1. BONE MARROW COLLECTION

Depending on the patient’s needs and treatment required, the patient’s bone marrow may be collected (if autologous treatment is required). Bone marrow stem cells are withdrawn by using syringes that are inserted through the skin on the back and into the hip bone or sternum.  The procedure will be executed with an anesthesiologist in a hospital operating room using light sedation.  Bone marrow collection typically takes about 30 minutes and is minimally invasive and does not require stitches afterwards.  The actual harvesting of the bone marrow cells is typically an outpatient procedure.

2. ADIPOSE (FAT) TISSUE COLLECTION

We collect patient’s fat tissue (if autologous treatment is required) by using a mini liposuction technique which requires local anesthesia.  Depending on the patient, the doctor will determine the most appropriate location to perform the minor incision(s) for the required adipose tissue collection.

Typically, the abdomen or rump area is used to collect the fat tissue.  The procedure generally takes no more than 30 min.  The process is minimally invasive and typically not painful.  Pain medication may be prescribed for those who need it, but most patients will not require any medication.

3. UMBILICAL CORD COLLECTION (tissue and blood for growth factors)

Non-invasive and ethical collection of umbilical cord tissue and blood is performed during the birthing process. The tissues are isolated for stem cells and growth factors which can be used for treatment in an autologous or allogenic manner

All tissues harvested at PETCURE and samples collected go through a rigorous screening, isloation, and culturing process to purify the cells and ensure the utmost numbers and viability.