Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord vein attached to the placenta after the umbilical cord has been detached from the newborn. Cord blood is collected because it contains stem cells, including hematopoietic cells, which can be used to treat hematopoietic and genetic disorders.
Normal body temperature can range from 97.8 degrees F (or Fahrenheit, equivalent to 36.5 degrees C, or Celsius) to 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C) for a healthy adult.A person's body temperature can be taken in any of the following ways: Orally.ormal body temperature can range from 97.8 degrees F (or Fahrenheit, equivalent to 36.5 degrees C, or Celsius) to 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C) for a healthy adult. A person's body temperature can be taken in any of the following ways: Orally.
Fever is a word used for a temperature that is higher than normal for the body. Fever is usually a sign of illness, infection, or other conditions. The normal oral temperature for adults is about 98.6Â° F (37Â° C). The normal oral temperature for a child is between 97.6Â° and 99.3Â° F (36.4Â° and 37.4Â° C). The normal oral temperature for older persons is 98.2Â° F (36.8Â° C). Body temperature changes slightly through the day and night, and may change based on your activity. A digital thermometer is used to take an oral temperature.