Blood Grouping

Test information: Specimen labelling must comply with Blood Transfusion policy.

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

Sample validity - If stored at room temperature, sample only valid for 48 hours. If stored at 2-8°C, sample valid for 72hrs. If transfused or pregnant in last 3 months, sample valid for maximum 72hrs if stored at 2-8° If not transfused or pregnant in last 3 months, sample valid for maximum 7 days if stored at 2-8°

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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