Standardized Collection
Collection and short-term storage of the umbilical cord on ALL newborns. The umbilical cord is sent to the laboratory if the mother meets the hospital’s conditions for determining a potentially exposed newborn or if the newborn shows signs or symptoms of withdrawal. If neither criteria is met, the umbilical cord is discarded. Click the buttons below to view.

Targeted Collection
Collection of the umbilical cord ONLY if the mother meets the hospital’s conditions for determining a potentially exposed newborn. Click the buttons below to view collection instructions.