Antenatal Group and Antibody Screen

Test information: Antibodies detected during pregnancy may have the potential to cause HDFN if the fetus carries that antigen. Antibody titration and quantification (referred) are used to determine the likelihood of risk to the fetus and aid management of the pregnancy.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Pink Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Pink Top Teklab;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

6ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Specimen labelling must comply to Blood Transfusion labelling policy.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Neg/Pos

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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