Antenatal Grouping and Antibody Identification

ICE Code

• AN Blood Group &  Ab screen

Sample Type & Volume

• 1 x 6 ml EDTA

Collection Requirements

• Store between 2 – 8°C

Sample Labelling Criteria

• Samples and forms must be clearly  labelled with three or more identical points of identification using a ballpoint(permanent) ink pen
  1. Hospital number
  2. Patient surname and forename (one identifier)
  3. Date of birth

• Samples MUST be hand written, dated, timed and signed by the person taking them.
• Sticky labels are not permitted on samples.
• Request form must be signed dated and timed by the person taking the sample and the signature on the form and sample MUST match.

NOTE: Samples received broken/leaking, inadequately labelled, aged, clotted, haemolysed or otherwise unsuitable for testing will not be processed; an appropriate comment will be entered onto the computer system. If the requested tests are urgent, laboratory staff will attempt to notify the ward/clinician

Reference Range

• N/A

Turnaround Times

• Within 3 working days

Referral (name of Referral lab)

• N/A