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Neonatal Blood Group Serology

Alternate names:
Neonatal Group & DAT Neonatal Group, Screen and DAT
Laboratory:
Blood Bank
Test Code:
BGN, GPHN
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA - PaediatricEDTA - Paediatric
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Cord blood or heelprick collection required

Must be accompanied by a Blood Bank request form with the declaration signed, timed and dated. The blood tube must also be signed, dated and timed; matching the request slip exactly.

Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Includes Neonatal ABO & Rh(D) Blood Group and Direct Coombs

Cord blood or heelprick collection required. 

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 hours

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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