N.J. Admin. Code § 8:8-13.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:8-13.10 - Collection of cord blood

(a) The cord blood service shall have policies and procedures for acceptable collection methods. Collections of cord blood shall be initiated within 10 minutes of the birth of the infant.

(b) The collection method shall:

1. Ensure the safety of the birth mother and the infant;

2. Ensure the positive identification of the donor (infant) by verifying the identification of the mother and the associated placenta;

3. Ensure retention of adequate sterility and stem cell viability;

4. Not result in any deviation from normal obstetric procedures;

5. Conform to accepted standards of asepsis; and

6. Be performed by the obstetrician or allied health care professional, responsible for the delivery of the infant, for in utero (prior to placental delivery) collection procedure.

(c) Staff shall have documented training and experience in venipuncture, infection control, and handling of biohazardous materials.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:8-13.10