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Test Code
CBHLD
Test Name
Cord Blood Hold Specimen
Included Tests

Cord Blood Hold Specimen
Clinical Utility

Hold specimen for further testing
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Cord Blood

Preferred Collection Container: 1 Pink Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Minimum Acceptable Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions

The specimen tube shall be properly labeled with the following 3 independent identifiers for inpatients and outpatients:

  1. Patient's full name
  2. Date of birth
  3. Medical record number

The labels shall also include the following verifiers:

  1. Date and time of collection
  2. Initials/tech code of phlebotomist
Transport Instructions

i. Transport to the laboratory at room temperature within 24 hours of collection

ii. Transport to the laboratory refrigerated past 24 hours of collection
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Refrigerated

7 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Mislabeled
  • Insufficient volume
  • Inappropriate specimen type
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Performing Location
Cedar Crest Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Redeemer Health, Schuylkill Hospital
Testing Schedule
Routine daily, STAT testing available
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