Specimen Requirements

Umbilical Cord

Container: Leakproof Polypropylene

Specimen Collection: 6 - 8 inches

1. Cut a 6-inch segment of umbilical cord and drain and discard any blood. 
2. Rinse the cord segment exterior with normal saline or an equivalent rinsing solution. 
3. Avoid an contact of ethanol liquid or vapor with the umbilical cord. 
4. Pat the specimen dry, and place the umbilical cord segment into the umbilical cord container.
5. Place name and ID number on Custody and Control Form (COC) and umbilical cord container. Mark form with test(s) that have been ordered. Complete and sign form. 
6. Place the completed top copy of COC form in the large pouch of the plastic specimen bag provdided. (Copy 1 - LAB COPY)
7. Place the umbilical cord container in the small pouch of the specimen bag, and seal the bag.
8. Place the specimen bag in the cardboard box. Place the box in the courier's overwrap used for exempt clinical-sample shipments. 
9. Contact your courier for pick-up.
10. Store refrigerated in secure area until ready to be shipped.