Blood group & antibody screen

About This Test

Department: Blood Transfusion

Requirement:

Samples must be fully labelled, handwritten and signed by the person who performed the venepuncture.

ADDRESSOGRAPH LABELS MUST NOT BE USED ON BLOOD TUBE

Two samples taken via separate venepunctures (with separate request forms) are necessary before blood products can be provided.

Turnaround Time:

Same or next day if no antibodies

Necessary before blood products can be provided to patients.

ABO and RhD typing of patients' red cells and the detection and identification of anomalous red cell antibodies that may delay the provision of blood products.

Other Comments:

Sample saved for 6 days although a fresh sample may be required in the event of a transfusion (dependent on previous transfusion history).