Test Name
CONFIRMATORY BLOOD GROUP TESTING
Aliases
BLOOD TYPE
Abbreviations
ABO/RH
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY/BLOOD BANKING
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
EDTA (purple top) vacutainer.
Clinical Utility
Usually ordered to confirm blood group results obtained elsewhere [as part of pre-transfusion work-up; investigation of transfusion reactions; as part of blood or organ donor assessment; as part of profiles e.g. antenatal (ANC) profile.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026