Group and Coombs, Blood

Department

NZBS Christchurch

Delphic Registration Code

TMP (private) or TMC

Synonyms

Blood group and Coombs
Blood group and DAT
Group and DAT

Turnaround Time

72 hours

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Additional Specimen Information

Please label samples as per NZBS requirements - hand labelled with the patient's surname, given name(s), NHI number and DOB.

Paediatric Specimen - Cord sample or heel prick EDTA(Lavender) blood

Sample Delivery to Lab - ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Bio-Rad microtyping system

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Please label samples as per NZBS requirements - hand labelled with the patient's surname, given name(s), NHI number and DOB.

NZBS contact details:
PO Box 4156, Christchurch
Phone 03 364 0310
Fax 03 364 0159

Contact Information

Enquiry Form