ABO Group and Rh Type

What this laboratory test evaluates

ABO Group and Rh Type
This test is crucial for identifying blood type and Rh factor, which are essential for determining compatibility for blood transfusions, assessing newborns' risk for hemolytic disease, and identifying candidates for Rh immune globulin treatment.

What patients is this test right for?This test is vital for pregnant women to assess the risk of hemolytic disease in newborns and for anyone who may need a blood transfusion or is considering donating blood.

What type of sample is required for this test?5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (pink-top) tube.

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Additional test information

ABO Group and Rh Type – This test is crucial for identifying blood type and Rh factor, which are essential for determining compatibility for blood transfusions, assessing newborns' risk for hemolytic disease, and identifying candidates for Rh immune globulin treatment.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Whole blood
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.