Cord blood
How the test is performed:
Immediately after the birth of your baby, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. If cord blood is to be drawn, another clamp is placed 8 to 10 inches away from the first, then the isolated section is cut and a blood sample is collected into a specimen tube.
How to prepare for the test:
No preparation for the test is necessary on your part.
How the test will feel:
Nothing outside the normal birthing process will be felt.
Why the test is performed:
The test is performed to assess:
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