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Alternative names, keywords |
Postnatal delivery, cord |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
To determine the ABO and Rh group of an infant of an RhD-negative gestational parent. If the infant group is RhD negative no further action is required. If an infant is RhD positive a Kleihauer and Anti-D Immunoglobulin is issued. |
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Turnaround time |
1 working day |
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Enquiries |
Haematology (Transfusion) |
EDTA blood for group and screen (G&S) (pink cap, 6 mL tube) from gestational parent and cord.