Cord Blood Testing | Cord Blood Collection | Cord Blood Sampling |

Published: 02 January 2023
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Cord blood is the blood left in the umbilical cord after a baby is born.

Once the umbilical cord has been cut, a doctor may take a sample of blood from the cord for testing.

These tests may measure a variety of substances and check for infections or other disorders.


What is cord blood testing used for?

It may be used to:

Measure blood gases

Measure bilirubin levels

Measure different parts of the blood with a complete blood count.

Check for signs of a baby's exposure to illegal or misused prescription drugs a mother may have taken during pregnancy


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