Blood Group Test
- Category
- Blood
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Determines your ABO blood group (A, B, AB or O) and Rh type (positive or negative).
Needed before blood transfusion, surgery, pregnancy (Rh-negative mothers need special care) and blood donation, and for medical records.
Before surgery, transfusion, pregnancy or blood donation.
No fasting needed.
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No. It stays the same throughout life, except in rare situations such as after a bone marrow transplant.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.