Test Code LAB12113 Cord Blood - Mother's Copy
Department
BLOOD BANK
Collection Requirements
Do off baby’s cord blood sample.
There is no alternate collection tube for the requested red/black.
Primary Collection Container
Pink (K3EDTA)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 10 days, if cord specimen available.
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
86880
Additional Information
Order on mom if she is Group O or RH neg., or mother has an antibody. May include Baby’s: ABO RH type and DAT. Must order CORDNB1 or CORDNB2 at the same time.