Common use of Collection Process for Cord Blood Sample Clause in Contracts

Collection Process for Cord Blood Sample. Collection of the Cord Blood Sample is non-invasive and should not interfere with delivery or subsequent care of the Child. After the Child is delivered and the cord is clamped, the Collecting Healthcare Provider will clean a four-to-eight-inch area of umbilical cord with antiseptic solution and will insert the blood bag needle into the umbilical cord vein. The Cord Blood Sample flows into the bag by gravity until it stops, after which the collection is complete. The blood bag is to be clamped, knotted, sealed, and labeled. Collection of the Cord Blood Sample typically takes two to four minutes. However, under some circumstances timely collection of the Cord Blood Sample is impossible due to circumstances of the birth or subsequent treatment of the Child, or care for the Mother. Although infrequent, complications may occur at birth and it may not be possible for the Collecting Healthcare Provider to collect the Cord Blood Samples. The health and safety of the Child and Mother are of paramount importance, and if any complications occur during birth, the Collecting Healthcare Provider may elect not to collect the Cord Blood Samples.