Type & Screen (ABO Rh(D) & antibody screening) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container

EDTA tube

Specimen Requirement

Specimen requirement:
Adult: 5 ml (Half tube)
Paeds: 1.5ml (Half tube) (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?

Turn Around Time

45 minutes - 4 hrs

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Blood Bank

Contact Number

6394 1376

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Additional Information

Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.
Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube label and the test request form.

Change History Notes

19 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

Updated 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 Apr 2025