The Blood Type Test identifies your blood group (A, B, AB, or O) and whether you are positive or negative for the Rh antigen. Your blood type is inherited and based on the presence or absence of certain sugars (ABO blood group antigens) or proteins (Rh antigen) attached to the surfaces of your red blood cells.
What is tested?
The Blood Type Test will identify your ABO blood group and Rh factor type. Your inherited blood type is based on the presence or absence of certain sugars (ABO blood group antigens), or proteins (Rh antigen) attached to the surfaces of red blood cells. There are 4 common blood groups in the ABO system: O, A, B, and AB. People with A antigens on the surfaces of their red blood cells are in blood group A. Those with B antigens belong to group B. People with both A and B antigens are in blood group AB, and those with neither of these markers are in blood group O.
Your blood also has Rh factor, a protein found on the surfaces of red blood cells. It either contains the protein or not. If the protein is present in your blood, you are Rh-positive. However, if your blood does not contain the protein, you are Rh-negative. The possible combinations of blood groups create 8 different blood types: A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, and O-.
Eligibility
The Blood Type test is for anyone who is interested in learning their blood type. The test identifies a person's blood group as either O, A, B, or AB and whether it is Rh-positive or Rh-negative. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase.
Preparing For Your Test
You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.
After The Test
When your results are ready, we will send them to you in a clear, easy-to-read report. You will have the option to speak with an independent physician to discuss your results. If your results differ from the expected ranges, you may receive an alert call to inform you.
