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Home Our Specialties Elab Book ABO & Rh(D) Grouping

ABO & Rh(D) Grouping

IH0001

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container

EDTA tube (Pink top), 6 mL
Specimen Requirement

Adult: 6 ml
Paeds: 1.5ml (Do not use 500ul paediatric microtube)

Disclaimer:
- Blood volume is calculated based on 60% PCV/HCT, hence if the patient has higher PCV/HCT (> 60%), it may not be sufficient to run the test.
- Please note that the volume of blood required for adult tube is different due to larger tube diameter.
Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Urgent: 15 - 30 mins
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Blood Bank
Contact Number 6394 1376
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Immunohaematology

Additional Information

Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube label and the test request form.

Note: To order paediatrics ABO for patient less than 4 month of age

Change History Notes

  • 05 Jun 2026 08:26 AM

    Update container image

  • 04 Jun 2026 04:48 PM

    Update Specimen Container and Specimen Requirement

  • 01 Jun 2026 07:48 AM

    Update Downtime form

  • 19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

    ​Updated of Specimen Requirement.

  • 17 Jan 2024 10:00 AM

    Update specimen requirement and image.

  • 08 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Container and Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 05 Jun 2026

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