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Test ID BLOD5023 Cord Blood Collected

Important Note

Cord blood testing (BLOD1000) is performed routinely on all infants for the following:

  • Rh negative mothers
  • Group O mothers whose baby is less than 38 weeks gestation
  • Babies admitted to ICN/NICU (provider may waive this testing)
  • Whose mother has historical atypical antibody(ies) that may cause HDN
  • Whose mother T&S from delivery admission was found to have atypical antibody(ies) that may cause HDN
  • And as otherwise requested

AKA

Cord Blood Received Documentation

Specimen Type/Requirements

Cord blood specimens are obtained at delivery and labeled at the time of specimen collection.

CORD BLOOD tube, red-top tube (plain) or plain urine/sputum container.  (heparinized specimen is acceptable)

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 4.0 mL whole cord blood
Minimum Volume 2.0 mL whole cord blood

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 3 days  
Refrigerated 3 days Preferred for Transport
Frozen N/A  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Additional Information

Cord bloods are saved for 10 days after patient discharge in the event further testing is ordered. Cord bloods on babies admitted to NICU are maintained until 10 days after the baby is discharged from the hospital.

Methodology

Gel, Test Tube

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Transfusion Services/Blood Bank