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Cord Blood Group + DAT (Blood)

Alternate Names
Cord group, Cord blood testing
Test Code
CORD
Testing Laboratory
Transfusion (Blood Bank)
Specimen Type

Cord Blood

Container Type

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Please use the specific Blood Bank Request Form.

Collection Instructions
Specimen tube mandatory labelling criteria
  • Surname AND given name*
  • Date of birth
  • UR number and/or Address
  • Date and time
  • Sign or initial the specimen tube
Request for Blood/Blood Products form mandatory labelling criteria
  • Surname AND given name*
  • Date of birth
  • UR number and/or Address
  • Date and time
  • Complete and sign the request form declaration

*Note:  If a given name is not available then substitute this with "Baby of" or "Twin 1 of" etc. & the mother's given name.

All details including signatures and date/time on specimen tube and request form must match. 


For patients under the care of the following : Goulburn Valley Health, Swan Hill District Health, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Echuca Regional Health, Nathalia Cobram Numurkah Health specimens must be HAND LABELLED.

Pre-printed labels are accepted for other health services. If a pre-printed label is used on the specimen, it MUST bear the collector's signature and date and time of collection.

See "Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)" below for further details.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 48 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 7 days
Container ID
EW, EB
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Code for BBANK and forward sample to the Blood Bank Department.
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes