Re: [ozmidwifery] Routine collection and testing of cord blood

[JoFromOz]

Helen and Graham wrote:   At the place I now work, we are still collecting it on every patient and they are all being tested for group and coombs etc.  This seems a total waste of time and money to me as well as an unnecessary occupational safety risk to staff. Helen, we collect cord blood on each baby for the same reason, but it is kept in the fridge for (however  long) incase the baby has early jaundice.  Only then is it sent off. HTH Jo