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Cord Blood Evaluation
MessageIf cord blood is not available, please order Newborn Evaluation.
Test Code
BB Cord Blood Order - NOCO
CPT Codes
86880 direct Coombs, 86900 ABO, 86901 Rh type
Includes
ABO/Rh Type, Blood and Direct Coombs, IgG , Blood
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood in Pink 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.
- If cord blood is not available, draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) MICROTAINER(S)® from a heelstick. Send 0.5 mL of EDTA heelstick whole blood. Contact Blood bank for ordering information:
- BFCMC 821-4350
- McKee 820-1911
- NCMC 810-6430
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Cord Blood EDTA | Refrigerated | 2 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen labeled with mothers information.
Methodology
Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence or Tube Agglutination
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Direct coombs: Negative
Critical value (automatic call-back): positive direct Coombs result on a newborn
Critical value (automatic call-back): positive direct Coombs result on a newborn
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
