Group and screen

Alternative names, keywords

Group & save.

Samples required

EDTA blood for group and screen (G&S) (pink cap, 6 mL tube)

For paediatrics, 2 mL EDTA is required if over 4 months old, 500 µL EDTA if under 4 months old.

The person taking the sample must sign the sample bottle.

Test indications

Used to determine red cell ABO and RhD phenotypes.

Key factors affecting test performance or interpretation

Haemolysed sample, lipaemia, clotted sample.

Turnaround time

2 working days for non urgent requests (4 hours if identified as urgent provided there are no antibodies or other complicating factors).

Enquiries

Haematology (Transfusion)