Specimen Requirements
Title
ABO Group and Rh Type
Specimen Requirement
Collect lavender(EDTA) and send 4.0 mL whole blood.
If Antibody Screen (ABSCR) is also ordered, each test will require a dedicated lavender(EDTA).
Methodology
Hemagglutination
Stability
Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 7 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
1-2 days
Clinical Use
Determination of ABO blood group and Rh type for transfusion candidates. Group and typing of expectant mothers and newborns may indicate potential for ABO hemolytic disease of the newborn. Rho(D) typing is used to determine Rh immune globulin candidacy for prenatal and postpartum patients.
Test Code
ABOG