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Additional Codes
| EPIC Ordering Code: | LAB895 |
|---|---|
| NBS Code: | BLD01098 |
| Service Code: | 2012001 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Lavendar Top (EDTA) | Pink Top (EDTA) |
Processing Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | Freshly drawn samples (preferred) |
|---|---|
| Refrigerate | 14 days |
| Frozen | Not applicable |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Insufficient specimen - Reject |
Methodology
Immune Agglutination
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday
Routine, TAT 2hours to 3 days
STAT, TAT 1 hour
Exact TAT may vary depending on situation such as ABO discrepancies, antibodies detected.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Transfusion Services, 67722305
Useful For
Determine ABO and Rh(D) blood group
Update
Last updated 22/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
ABO: 883-9
RH: 10331-7
Alias
Blood Group