Test Results For:
Blood Group + Rhesus
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Blood Group + Rhesus
- Test Code
- GRPRH
Short Description
GRPRH
Test Name
Blood Group + Rhesus
Test Code
GRPRH
Category
Immunohaematology
TAT
Main Lab:
1
Day(s)
Family Site:
1 Day(s)
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Lavender - EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Lavender
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
4
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
-
TAT
Main Lab:
1
Day(s)
Family Site:
1 Day(s)
Test Stability
Room Temp:
24 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
24 Hour(s)
Clinical Interest
ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood grouping is used to check the compatibility of blood groups between donor and recipient during blood transfusion in order to prevent transfusion accidents.
ABO or Rh(D) mismatches can lead to serious immune reactions, including haemolysis and potentially fatal consequences.
O-negative blood is often used in emergency situations (universal red cell donor).
AB-positive blood is the universal recipient of red blood cells.
Rhesus-negative mothers carrying Rhesus-positive foetuses can develop antibodies that cross the placenta and destroy the foetus's red blood cells.
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
530-6, 34530-6
Outwork
No