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HelpTest Code ABOHS ABO/Rh (NUCOT, Solid Organ Transplant)
Specimen Requirements
| Preferred: |
| Lavendar Top (EDTA) |
Processing Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Volume: 7 mL
Collection instructions: Provide EPIC order request document or HSA Serological Investigation Request Form with specimen. Document and specimen should include both collector's exact name and initial, patient's full name and MRN.
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | Freshly drawn samples (preferred) |
|---|---|
| Refrigerate | 2 days |
| Frozen | Not Applicable |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemloysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Insufficient specimen - Reject |
| Others | Mismatched patient's name and MRN on document and specimen |
| Others | Missing/mismatched collector's name and initial on document & specimen |
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday
TAT 5 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Client Services, 6772 4912
Testing Laboratory
Blood Services Group (Clinical Laboratory)
Health Science Authority
11 Outram Road
Singapore 169078
Tel: 62130633
Refer to HSA website for more details:
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/about-us/blood-services/transfusion-medicine/hospital-services/immunohaematologylaboratory
Useful For
Determine ABO and Rh(D) blood group
Update
Last updated 22/05/2026
Alias
Blood Group
LOINC Code Information
ABO: 883-9
RH: 10331-7
Additional Codes
| EPIC Ordering Code: | LAB3041550 |
|---|---|
| NBS Code: | LBC01248 |
| Service Code: | 2012003 |