ABO/Rh(D), Outside Client

ABO testing is performed to determine if patient has blood group of A, B, O or AB.

Rh testing is performed to determine if patient is Rh(D) Positive or Rh(D) Negative. Both ABO and Rh testing establishes the blood type of the patient.

ABO/Rh may be performed on automated analyzer or standard tube method.

"This test is orderable for approved clients only."

Preferred: 6 ml PINK TOP (EDTA) tube

Also acceptable: 6ml LAVENDER TOP (EDTA)

Specimen verification and collection:

• Patient ID must be performed in the presence of the patient by the person collecting the specimen.
• Label specimen in the presence of the patient.
• Write collection date and time on specimen label. Printed collection date and time on label is acceptable as well.

For non UWMC clients: Specimen should be tested at UWMC Montlake Transfusion Services Lab as soon as possible after collection. If testing is delayed, the specimen should be stored at 2-8 C.

Batch and send specimen separate from other testing, indicate for “For Transfusion Services” on bag.

Complete UWMC TSL Immunohematology Consultation Form and send with specimen.

SPS: Receive batch from non UWMC clients and immediately send specimen to NN601, tube station: 361 for testing.