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Cord Blood To Hold

Test Code
BB Cord Blood to Hold - NOCO


Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in Lavender top (EDTA) in original tube


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
  • Label the cord blood with the baby's Cerner or MS4 Label. The label should have full name, medical record number or history identification number, date collected, time collected, and the collectors initials.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Cord Blood EDTA Refrigerated 2 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen labeled with mothers information.


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.