# Home Cell Collection Kits This Cell Collection Kit Provides Peace of Mind with Just a Few Hairs By Joseph Fish | Published 2019-04-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Home-Cell-Collection-Kits References: [betakit](https://betakit.com/acorn-biolabs-closes-3-3-million-expands-team-as-company-preps-for-launch/) & [acorn-biolabs.myshopify](https://acorn-biolabs.myshopify.com/products/acorn-biolabs-kit) Cell Collection and cryopreservation used to be prohibitively expensive, and required invasive, sometimes risky medical procedures. [Acorn Biolabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acorn), a Toronto-based start up, is flipping that script with the roll-out of its Home Cell Collection kit, which requires only a few hairs to provide you a with a comprehensive biological insurance policy. In the future, stem cells could be the key to treating a myriad of illnesses from heart disease to cancer, and there's even hope that they can be used to slow down the process of aging. Your cells can be converted into stem cells that are specifically tuned for your system, and cryopreservation ensures that these cells will be available whenever you may need them. Until then, Acorn will provide customers with a full analysis of their cryopreserved cells including the determination of your genetic age, with plans to add [full genetic testing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab-chopra-epigenetics) to their provided services in coming years. For $299, Acorn will send you the Home Cell Collection kit and provide one year of cryopreservation. Each additional year of cryopreservation costs $199 for adults and $99 for youth under 18. The service isn't cheap, but it is convenient, and for those that worry about health and the well being of loved ones, the fee may be well worth it for the peace of mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Cell Collection:** Opportunity for companies to develop cost-effective alternatives to traditional cell collection methods. - **Personalized Stem Cell Treatment:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by offering personalized stem cell therapies. - **Comprehensive Biological Insurance:** Emerging market for providing comprehensive biological insurance through cell collection and cryopreservation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Biotechnology:** Biotech companies can explore innovative approaches for affordable cell collection and cryopreservation. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to offer personalized stem cell therapies to treat various illnesses. - **Insurance:** Insurance companies can explore partnerships to offer comprehensive biological insurance coverage for individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Genetic Testing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnalabs.md) - [Home Blood Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro.md) - [Biomarker Testing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hims-hers-labs.md) - [At-Home Skin Health Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-health-testing-kit.md) - [At-Home Screening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkable-health.md) - [At-Home Mitochondrial Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitochondrial-testing.md) - [Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directtoconsumer-genetic-testing.md) - [At-Home Cervical Cancer Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cervical-cancer-screening.md) - [Skincare Diagnostic Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-test-kits.md)