- Test Name
- ABO/Rh group
- Aliases
- group; ABO
- Provincial Mnemonic
- group; ABO
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- To determine or confirm ABO and Rh (rhesus) group
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Additional Requests section on the outpatient requisition form.
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Pink stopper EDTA collection tube without hemolysis, stable for up to 96 hrs stored 2-6 deg C
- Criteria for Rejection
Incorrect collection tube, hemolyzed/clotted sample
- Laboratory Service Area
- Transfusion Medicine
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 1 sites and all Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18