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Alternative Names:

A subtype
A1
A2

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

BA1

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL
EDTA 4 mL
EDTA Microtainer

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be requested with a blood group (BBG) or blood group and antibody screen (BGS).

Samples for blood group testing have strict acceptance criteria.

Refer to Blood Group and Antibody Screen (BGS) for full specimen collection details

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

As Required

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