Test ID BLOD5023 Cord Blood Collected
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