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Cord Blood to Hold

Message
Performed in Blood Bank
Related Tests: Cord Blood Order


Test Code
CBTH


Alias/See Also
Cord Blood To Hold


Preferred Specimen
Pink 6.0 mL
Lavendar 6.0 ml at BUMCP


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red top tubes are NOT the specimen of choice.  Please contact Blood Bank concerning samples collected in these tubes.


Instructions
"Cord Blood" must be stamped or written on specimens labeled with the Mother's label.  Special Blood Bank Identification process is NOT required for Cord Blood.


Report Available
No testing is performed until Cord Blood Order is placed.  Sample can be used for 10 days following collection.  For add on DAT testing, testing should be performed within 48 hours of sample collection.  When sample is greater than 48 hours old, a result comment is added to result to state sample exceeds recommended age.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.