What this test is
Red cells are mixed with Anti-A and Anti-B reagents in test tubes and centrifuged before the reaction is read. This makes weak reactions easier to detect than reading on a slide.
Category: Hematology
ABO Cell grouping - Tube method
ABO cell grouping by tube method is the standard, more sensitive way to determine your blood group. It is used to confirm results or when a more detailed reading is required.
What it is used for, and who should test
- Confirming an ABO group when the slide method is inconclusive
- Preparing for situations that involve transfusion or surgery
- Testing patients whose reactions are difficult to interpret by other methods
Sample and preparation
- Sample
- 2-3 mL of blood in an EDTA tube (purple top)
- Preparation
- No fasting required; results are usually ready in about 20 minutes.
Where to get tested
Samples are collected and results issued at S.F. Laboratory, the in-house laboratory of BK5 Med Health Clinic in Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri. No appointment is needed; walk in during opening hours.
- Sample collection at BK5 Clinic, 149/6-7 Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri District, Chon Buri 20000
- Open Monday-Friday 08.30-20.00 and Saturday 08.30-17.00
- Ask questions or book ahead on LINE @824xsgsj or call 063-223-6161
The information on this page is general knowledge to support your decisions and is not personal medical advice. Interpreting results and planning treatment requires assessment by a doctor. Please consult our medical staff before deciding on testing or treatment.
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Hematology
Frequently asked questions about this test
When is the tube method preferred?
When a more sensitive result is needed or when a previous reaction was unclear. Our staff will advise which method suits your purpose.
Will I need the test repeated?
For general purposes one test is usually enough. If you are going to have surgery or a transfusion, the hospital will normally repeat the grouping as part of its own safety checks.
How should I prepare for ABO Cell grouping - Tube method?
No fasting required; results are usually ready in about 20 minutes.
How long do results take?
About 20 min, depending on the laboratory workload that day. Our staff will confirm the collection time when you are served.
Where can I have this test done?
Samples are collected and results issued at S.F. Laboratory, the in-house laboratory of BK5 Med Health Clinic in Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri. No appointment is needed; walk in during opening hours.
How much does ABO Cell grouping - Tube method cost?
Prices are not shown on this website. Ask for pricing and packages on LINE @824xsgsj or call 063-223-6161.
Contact us
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Phone
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Address
149/6-7 Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri District, Chon Buri 20000, Thailand
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- Monday - Friday
- 08.30 - 20.00
- Saturday
- 08.30 - 17.00