On 3. c): Bacteria can enter the umbilical cord blood 1. as a result of an infection to the foetus, 2. during blood collection, or 3. during processing. It is important to recognise such bacterial contamination in order to take corresponding countermeasures (for example, discarding of the umbilical cord blood, pre-treatment of the transplant material or the recipient).
Il est important de connaître une telle contamination bactérienne pour pouvoir prendre des mesures appropriées (par exemple, la mise au rebut du sang du cordon ombilical, le traitement préalable du transplant ou du receveur).