Cord Blood Testing

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9 hours ago, Yvette said:

Sandy L , What tube do you use for your cord blood samples on the ORTHO Vision?  We are implementing the Vision in our BB.  Our cord bloods are currently collected in a red top tube for manual testing.  We are deciding whether to request the pink top (EDTA) as used for all other testing, or the lavender top (EDTA). 

We receive a large red top for our cord blood samples.  It is usually thoroughly clotted on arrival. We put these samples directly on ProVue after "ringing the clot", removing any/all clots and, centrifuging as usual.