Specimen Requirements

For situations where chain-of-custody is required, a complete chain-of-custody protocol must be maintained when collecting and handling specimens. Specimens must be kept in locked storage until they can be delivered to the laboratory.

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Cord cup (obtain from laboratory)

Specimen Volume: 6 inch to 8 inch segment of umbilical cord drained of cord blood and rinsed with normal saline.

Stability: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: A completed Chain-of-Custody Form is required when processing a chain-of-custody specimen.  Refer to http://www.usdtl.com/collection/procedures.