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Test Code CORD Cord Blood Evaluation

Important Note

For Ochsner LSU Shreveport, St. Mary, Monroe and St. Mary, Teche, use Soft test code CORDG (LAB892)

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB892

Epic Description: NB CORD BLOOD STUDY

Synonym

Cord ABO/Rh Type and Cord Direct Antiglobulin (Coombs) Test

Collection Limitations

Pink EDTA preferred 6.0 mL tube is in stock in Central Supply. Tubes can be ordered from Central Supply. Lawson #74361

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

PINK, 6.0 mL EDTA

6.0 mL 3.0 mL
Alternate Lavender, EDTA 6.0 mL 3.0 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Tubes must be labeled with the following information:

1.Patient’s complete name

2.Clinic number

3.Location

4.Date of collection

5.Collector’s I.D.

 

Tubes may be labeled with stamped or computer-generated labels, or info may be handwritten. Do not centrifuge. Transport at room temperature. Refrigerate if holding overnight.

Performing Lab

Blood Bank Lab

Assay Frequency

24 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

40 minutes

CSR Storage Requirements

Transport specimen to Blood Bank.

CPT Code Information

86880

86901

86900