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Cord Blood for Blood Group & RhD
Alternative Names/Synonyms
ABO and RhD Cord Blood
Laboratory
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section
Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type
Blood
Test Code
CORD
Ordering Instructions, Requisition
MS 327 Blood Transfusion Product Request
Clinical Significance
Determines the ABO blood group and RhD of the newborn
Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)
Peripheral blood
Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))
6 mL
Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)
1 Pink top K2EDTA
Collection Containers – Tube Types
Collection Requirements
Blood Collection Instructions
Storage / Shipment Details
Send ASAP to Core Laboratory
Sample Stability
Stable for 8 hours at room teperature
Cause for Rejection
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance
Test Availability
24 hours / 7 days
STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes
Laboratory Contact Information
Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504
Sample Processing / Delivery
Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor