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What is a blood group test?

The blood group test is a blood test to detect the blood group. The test uses gel agglutination technology

Your blood group will be determined as one of the four types: A, B, AB, or O and either Rh+ or Rh-

What are blood groups

Each person has a blood group based on proteins present on the surface of his/her red blood cells. These proteins are inherited from the parents

Blood can be classified into different groups, based on which proteins are present. The most popular blood grouping systems are the ABO and Rh grouping systems, which classify blood into different groups.

When to do a blood group test?

Do the Blood Group Test if you :

  • Don't you know your blood group: Each person should know their blood group and make sure it is present in their wallet/purse at all times, in case of emergency
  • Before donating bloodA blood donor is required to mention their blood group
  • Before Major Surgery Before major surgery, hospitals require your blood group
  • Before Marriage It is important to know the blood group of you and your spouse before getting married.
  • Admission to Armed Forces Most public services and armed forces require you to mention your blood group on the application form.

How is the test done?

This is a simple blood test and requires no special preparation. You do not need to be fasting for this test.

To perform this test, a sample of blood will be drawn from your vein, by inserting a sterile needle. The blood sample will then be analyzed in the lab.

What will be included in the report?

The report includes 2 rows. One for the ABO blood group and the other for the Rh blood group.

Check the sample report PDF for more detais.

Test Accuracy and Earliet Possible date of detection

The test is extremely accurate and can be relied upon as we test by two different technologies before releasing the report.

What are the normal blood groups?

ABO Type Rh Type
A +/-
B +/-
AB +/-
O +/-
Bombay Blood Group

Summary

Sample TypeBlood
Time to Get ReportUpto 2 hours
Test MethodGel Agglutination/Tube Typing
Normal RangeAB+,AB-,A+,A-,B+,B-,O+,O-,Bombay
Purpose of testBlood Grouping
Intended forAll genders, children above 1 year
Fasting RequiredNo
Total Tests2
Doctor's Prescription RequiredNo
Reports Available ByPDF available through Watsapp,Email and Hardcopy(on request)
Other NamesBlood Typing, Blood Grouping

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes our report is sufficient as proof of blood group for insurance and employment purposes.

Why Choose Pathofast for Blood group Test

Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Blood group Test in various areas of Pune.

You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports

Home Sample Collection is Available for Blood group Test at the following locations in Pune :

  • Jangli Maharaj Nagar
  • Ravet
  • Viman Nagar
  • Shastrinagar, Yerawada
  • NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
  • Camp
  • Aundh
  • Baner
  • Dattwadi
  • Undri
  • Pimpri-Chinchwad
  • Kalyani Nagar
  • Koregaon Park
  • Sadashiv Peth