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Cord blood testing for genetic conditions (1065)

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  1. Confirmation of the results found on prenatal testing*
  2. Predictive testing for a known pathogenic / likely pathogenic familial variant (Not variant or imbalances of unknown / uncertain significance) **

* not every result of CVS nor amniocentesis necessitates confirmation postnatally
** this should always be after genetic counselling

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLINICAL GENETIC SERVICES

  1. Inform the Laboratory Staff of incoming samples / upcoming testing
  2. Inform the midwife/obstetric consultant of the upcoming testing
  3. Provide the patient with a PARTIALLY completed request form for the baby
  4. Add to cord blood list on prenatal spreadsheet

RESPONSIBILITIES OF OBSTETRIC /MFM SERVICES

  1. BEFORE BIRTH: record the information about cord blood testing in the birth plan
  2. AT BIRTH:

For further information or advice, please contact the Department of Clinical Genetics, QEUH on 0141 354 9201 or geneticsreferrals@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Failure to follow the above may cause delay in results being issued, or may mean that a further blood sample has to be taken from the baby.

Thank you for your assistance with this.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 19/12/2022

Next review date: 31/12/2027

Author(s): Julie Murphy.

Version: 1

Approved By: Maternity Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 1065