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Test Code Cord Blood Set CORD BLOOD SET

Aliasis

ABORh and Direct Coombs on cord sample

Collection Method

Cord Blood

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Container

Pink Top EDTA

Preferred Specimen

5 mL Cord blood sample collected at time of delivery. EDTA tube is preferred

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Red Top
EDTA Whole blood

Reference or Target Ranges

Not defined for this assay

Critical Value

Positive Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

Gross Hemolysis

Other:

Missing any of the following:

  • Complete first and last name
  • Medical Record number
  • Date and time of collection
  • Name/Initials of person collecting the sample

QNS, Contaimination, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

72 Hours

Refrigerated    (4oC to 8oC)

72 Hours

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

STAT: 1 hour, Routine:  4 hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Blood Bank

Additional Information / Important Notes

Panel Components:
-ABORh
-Direct Combs IgG

Methodology/Method Description

Echo Lumina solid phase
Manual tube method

CPT Codes

86900
86901
86880