Description
The Blood Group (ABO & Rh Factor) Test determines your blood type in the ABO system (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (Positive + or Negative -). This essential test classifies your blood into one of eight main types: A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, O-.
Why Is This Test Important?
Knowing your blood group is critical for:
- Safe Blood Transfusions — Mismatched blood can cause severe reactions.
- Pregnancy Care — Rh incompatibility (e.g., Rh- mother with Rh+ baby) risks hemolytic disease in newborns.
- Organ Transplants & Donations — Ensures compatibility.
- Emergency Situations — Quick identification saves lives.
- Personal Health Awareness — Some types link to minor disease risks (e.g., O type may have lower heart disease risk).
How Is the Test Performed?
- Sample Collection — A small blood sample is drawn from a vein (usually arm) or finger prick.
- Lab Procedure — Blood mixes with anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh (anti-D) antibodies. Agglutination (clumping) indicates antigen presence.
- No clumping with anti-A or anti-B → Type O
- Clumping with both → Type AB
- Rh test checks for D antigen.
The test is quick (results in hours), painless, and highly accurate.
Preparation & Results
- No Fasting Required — Eat/drink normally.
- Results — Reported as your blood type (e.g., A Positive). Universal donor: O-; Universal recipient: AB+.
At Kashmir Online Lab, this test (code GD139) is affordable, with home collection available across the Valley. Book online for fast, reliable results—essential for everyone! Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
