Assay

Antenatal Group and Screen

Key Words

Antenatal, Group, Screen

Specimen Collection

7.5ml EDTA (Red lid). Minimal 2ml (further samples may be required if atypical antibodies are found).

Turnaround time

4 working days

Test indications

To determine a patient's ABO group and antibody status.

Interferences

Haemolysed or lipaemic samples may not be able to complete testing, whereupon new samples will be required.

Reference Range

N/A

Minimum retesting interval

Testing should be performed at the recommended guideline times. Additional testing may be required if antibodies are present.
Contact the transfusion laboratory for advice.