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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for ABO and Rh Blood Group

Recent changes for ABO and Rh Blood Group

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
1st June 2026
Collection & Request Instructions

Please ensure a A4 Request for Blood products form is used. To view this form click on link below

https://www.easternhealth.org.au/pathology/images/request_form_large.gif

Please ensure a A4 Request for Blood products form is used. To view this form click on link below

https://www.easternhealth.org.au/pathology/images/request_form_large.gif

 

Processing Instructions

All GPH request must be registered as BBANK in Evolution when it arrives in the laboratory. It is the duty of the blood bank staff to ensure that the zero tolerance policy is met before changing the code to GPH.

Notes

All GPH request must be registered as BBANK in Evolution when it arrives in the laboratory. It is the duty of the blood bank staff to ensure that the zero tolerance policy is met before changing the code to GPH.

ABO and Rh Blood Group

Ordering information:

This test is usually orered as part of a blood group and antibody screen (refer to Blood Group and Antibody screen).

Alternate names:
Blood Group
Laboratory:
Blood Bank
Test Code:
BG
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Pink EDTA (6mL)Pink EDTA (6mL)
Collection Instructions:
Please use Request for Blood Products form (A4)
Note minimum specimen ID requirements (on form).
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Please ensure a A4 Request for Blood products form is used. To view this form click on link below

https://www.easternhealth.org.au/pathology/images/request_form_large.gif

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Notes:

All GPH request must be registered as BBANK in Evolution when it arrives in the laboratory. It is the duty of the blood bank staff to ensure that the zero tolerance policy is met before changing the code to GPH.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 hours
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

All GPH request must be registered as BBANK in Evolution when it arrives in the laboratory. It is the duty of the blood bank staff to ensure that the zero tolerance policy is met before changing the code to GPH.