Cord Blood (FBC)

Testing Laboratories

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CB, FBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1394

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

6 hours at room temperature; 24 hours at 4 degrees Celcius

Associated Tests

• Full Blood Count (FBC)

Synonyms

Full Blood Count (Cord Blood)

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

• Cord Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Refer to Full blood count

Contact Information