Test Name
BLOOD GROUP
Aliases
BLOOD TYPE, ABO GROUP, ABO TYPING, RHESUS D BLOOD GROUP
Abbreviations
ABO/RH, ABO, RH
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY/BLOOD BANKING
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
EDTA (purple top) vacutainer.
Test components: Blood group and rhesus factor.
Clinical Utility
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