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| 50930:CORD BLOOD WORKUP | |||||||||
| Methodology: | Hemagglutination (HA) | ||||||||
| Edit Date: | 1/1/1900 | ||||||||
| Components: | ABO Group / Rh Group / Direct Antiglobulin Test | ||||||||
| Performed: | Daily | ||||||||
| Released: | Same day as tested | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Details | |||||||||
| Collection: | Collect cord blood in plastic test tube without anticoagulant. NOTE: Blood may be drawn from newborn if cord blood is not available. | ||||||||
| Handling: | Label with “Cord Blood Label.” Label for BABY: Name, e.g., “Baby Boy Smith,” collected by (name), and date of birth. Label for MOTHER: Name, Acct #, blood type, date of RhIG (if applicable), and date of birth. Specimen should be labelled at the time blood is collected. Do not cover original label. Indicate whether mother is an Rh Immune Globulin candidate on ordering requisition. If so, mother’s specimen may be sent with cord blood. See Rh Immune Globulin Profile, Postpartum (52210). Deliver directly to Blood Bank. |
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| Standard Volume: | 3 mL cord blood | ||||||||
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL cord blood | ||||||||
| Transport: | Ambient or refrigerated. Deliver directly to Blood Bank. | ||||||||
| Rejection Criteria: | Gross hemolysis; specimen collected in SST; incorrect, incomplete, or inconsistent labeling on tube or requisition. | ||||||||