Is there anything that prevents the collection of cord blood while the placenta is still in situ / in utero?
There is no legislation governing the specific technique of cord blood collection but professional guidelines exist. Guidance from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is available on their website. These guidelines state, “cord blood should be collected after the placenta has been delivered in a clean environment using methods and facilities, which meet the required regulations including the EU Tissue and Cells Directive” I am pregnant and would like the cord blood of my baby to be stored at a private cord blood bank. The maternity unit at my hospital has advised me that they are not licensed for the collection of cord blood. What can I do? You could arrange to have an independent phlebotomist to collect cord blood under the authority of a third party agreement with your chosen cord blood bank. Please note however that it is for the hospital to decide whether or not to allow any third party phlebotomist on to its premises. If my chosen cord blood bank goes out of busi
