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FAQ's - Cord Blood Collection
- How and when is cord blood collected?
- Is cord blood collection safe?
- Will any doctor or midwife know how to perform the collection?
- Do AlphaCord’s cord blood banks use FDA-approved collection bags?
- How does the collected cord blood get from my hospital room to the processing laboratory?
| How and when is cord blood collected? | back to top |
Cord blood is collected immediately after birth and after the cord has been cut. It usually takes about 5 minutes. | |
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| Is cord blood collection safe? | back to top |
Yes. Cord blood collection is safe, easy and painless for both the mother and baby.
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| Will any doctor or midwife know how to perform the collection? | back to top |
Yes. Cord blood collection is a very simple medical procedure. Easy to follow instructions are included in your collection kit. If your healthcare provider has any collection questions, we are available by phone 24/7. |
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| Do AlphaCord’s cord blood banks use FDA-approved collection bags? | back to top |
Yes. We use a standard 250ml blood collection bag containing a CPD solution. This solution helps to preserve and nourish the cord blood while in transit. |
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| How does the collected cord blood get from my hospital room to the processing laboratory? | back to top |
After the doctor or midwife collects the unit, it is placed into the shipping container and sent to the lab you selected via our medical delivery service. Each kit contains specific instructions about the collection process, how to prepare the sample for delivery and how to arrange for pick-up at your bedside. Once it arrives at the lab, you will be notified. Finally, a staff member will update you on the unit’s progress until it is permanently stored. Once the unit is in storage, you will receive a Certificate of Storage, contact numbers and a unique ID number for your baby’s unit. |
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