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HelpTest Code LAB12112 Cord Blood Hold
Department
BLOOD BANK
Collection Requirements
There is no alternate collection tube for the requested red/black.
Primary Collection Container
1 – Pink (K3EDTA)
1 – Red (No Gel)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 10 days
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Unacceptable Conditions
Must be properly labeled.
Additional Information
Order on mother if she is A pos, B pos or AB pos type.
This test should be ordered on mother’s Medical Record Number, unless baby is a transfer (without mom) from another hospital. This should not be ordered if mother has an antibody.