Blood Group


Test Information

Test Name

Blood Group

Synonyms

ABO & Rh Blood group; Group & Hold

Department

Transfusion

Price

$30.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

6mL EDTA

Testing Location

PLBOP; PLR; PLT; PLWHK

Turn Around Time

1 Day

Clinical Update

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Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Preparation

  • Tube must have HAND WRITTEN PID and collectors signatures. Refer to clinical updates November 2022.
  • NO STICKERS OR TWINK.
  • Self-requests/ requests from doctor without relevant clinical information will requires payment

Processing Information

Registration Code

GRP / see notes

Notes

  • PLW- Urgent requests (including known antibodies that indicate to be tested in WHL; paediatric samples < 4 months) send to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, register as GRPS

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

Interpretations

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