Tips from the University of Colorado Cord Blood Bank to keep in mind''

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Tips from the University of Colorado Cord
Blood Bank to keep in mind..
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Size of Cords..

• The most recent CB transplant literature
  indicates that bigger cords are better (i.e.,
  rapid engraftment, higher survival) cords gt 100
  ml (80 ml for donors from minority groups) are
  requested most often for transplantation
• Cords lt 100 ml will generally not be banked (but
  may be maintained for research)

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Size of Cords..

• To maximize the amount of blood collected,
  please
• Minimize the amount of blood extracted for typing
  before collection (recommendation only fill the
  tube with enough blood needed for typing)
• Minimize excessive manipulation of the cord and
  do not apply excessive traction to the cord
• Allow sufficient time for gravity to help drain
  the blood into the collection bag
• Once the cord collapses, allow sufficient time
  for cessation of the blood flow into the bag
  before removing the needle

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Sterility Issues..
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• To ensure that the cord blood does not become
  contaminated during collection, please
• Use a Chloroprep swipe provided in the kit to
  swab the cord.
• Use a second Chloroprep swipe when you stick the
  needle into a second site on the cord.
• Swab each stick in one direction, only once, so
  that contaminants are not smeared on the cord.
• Do not touch the disinfected side of the cord
  during collection.

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Consent and Maternal Questionnaire
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• A Cord will be processed for
• transplantation or used for research if
• The consent and maternal questionnaire forms are
  fully completed and signed and dated by the donor
  and witness
• The donor has indicated no on medical history
  questions such as family or personal history of
  malignancies, recent tattoos , or piercings
  (within the past 12 months) or travel to certain
  areas with high risk of infectious diseases
• (Please note the cord blood bank will review
  travel based on current CDC guidelinesso please
  document the travel dates and the specific
  city/state/country)

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Consistency and Accuracy
in Labeling.
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Please check the labels on the Cord Blood Units
and make sure that all information on the
labels is complete and consistent with the
information on the forms.
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Help avoid clotting.
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Please make sure to
thoroughly mix the blood with the
anti-coagulants during the in-utero gravity
procedure The good news is that we never
find clots from CB sent from our
collection partners!!!
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Thank you so much for your help in
collecting Cord Blood!
Sincerely, The University of Colorado Cord Blood
Bank (UCCBB)