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ABO Rh type
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Test Name:
ABO Rh type
Synonyms:
ABORH
Blood group
Blood type
Collection Instructions:
•  Requisition and specimen must be labelled with patient's FULL first and last name
•  Preprinted labels can be used if the patient's full name is visible.  If the name is cut off and not corrected then, the specimen will be rejected

Comments:
•  Not for pretransfusion testing:  order Type and screen
•  Requests with no clinical indication will be cancelled unless the patient has paid for testing

Information for health care providers and patients: Transfusion medicine

Last Reviewed:
08 December 2021

EDMONTON ZONE
Test Name:
ABO Rh type
Testing Referred to:
APL Edmonton Zone »
Last Reviewed:
08 December 2021

NORTH ZONE HOSPITALS
Test Name:
ABO Rh type
Collection Device/Tube Type:
4 mL blood - mauve top tube (EDTA)
Last Reviewed:
08 December 2021

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