Sample type: Whole Blood
Test name: Group and Hold a.k.a. Group and Save, Blood Grouping
Condition / Indication: Required for the determination of blood group and Antibody status. Required for blood and component provision
Special precautions & notes: Samples can be valid for upto 7 days. However this is reduced to 3 days if the patient is transfused within the preceding 3 months or pregnant. Please see link to blood transfusion policy (CG-19) below
Container: EDTA (Pink) 6.0 ml
Ideal volume (mL): 4 mL
Discipline: Blood Transfusion
Turnaround time: 24 hours
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