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ABO Group/Rh Factor, Blood and Plasma or Serum
Test CodeABRH
Preferred Specimen
Blood and plasma or serum are required. Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 to 5 mL of blood.
Note: 1. Indicate diagnosis and blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (blood).
Plasma or Serum
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 3 to 5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate diagnosis and plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 3 to 5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate diagnosis and serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 3 to 5 mL of blood.
Note: 1. Indicate diagnosis and blood.
2. Label specimen appropriately (blood).
Plasma or Serum
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Spin specimen down and send 3 to 5 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate diagnosis and plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 3 to 5 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate diagnosis and serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Tube Method
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
