Test guide

Cord Blood Testing and Banking

Cord blood is the blood left in the umbilical cord after a baby is born. The umbilical cord connects a mother to her unborn baby during pregnancy . It contains blood vessels that bring nourishment to the baby and remove waste products.

For everyone & professionalsReviewed 2026-10-18

What it is for

Cord blood tests may be done after your baby is born to: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Limitations

Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.

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