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Alternative Names:

ABO group
Rh group

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

BBG

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL
EDTA 4 mL
EDTA Microtainer

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Samples for blood group testing have strict acceptance criteria.

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

NOTE: For pre-transfusion testing, a Blood Group and Antibody Screen must be requested. Blood products will not be issued off a blood group only.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

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