{"product_id":"abo-group-and-rh-d-typing-blood-type","title":"ABO Group and RH (D) Typing (Blood Type)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis test tells you your ABO blood group and whether you are Rh-positive or Rh-negative. According to the American Red Cross, every 2 seconds someone in the US needs a blood transfusion. Since there are different blood types, knowing your blood type is important if you ever need a blood transfusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, people who follow the Dr. D’Adamo Blood Type Diet need to know their blood type in order to eat right for their blood type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eWhat’s Reported\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABO Group and Rh Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternate Names: Type and Group, Blood Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethodology: Immune Agglutination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasting\u003c\/strong\u003e: No.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drink plenty of water to stay well hydrated.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMedications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Take all medications as prescribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eHow long until you get the results\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-2 Business Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResult turnaround times are estimates and not guaranteed. Due to factors outside of our control, such as weather, holidays, confirmation\/repeat testing or equipment maintenance, our lab may require additional time to complete tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eMore about this test\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possible blood types are O positive (O+), O negative (O-), A positive (A+), A negative (A-), B positive (B+), B negative (B-), AB positive (AB+) and AB negative (AB-).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO negative is known as the universal donor and AB positive is known as the universal recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe negative or positive part of the blood type (eg, O+) is determined by whether someone is Rh positive or negative. Rhesus (Rh) factor is an inherited protein on the surface of red blood cells. If your blood has this protein, you are Rh positive. If your blood lacks the protein, you're Rh negative. Your Rh status is important during pregnancy, since the fetus has to be compatible with the mother’s Rh type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eAdditional Resources\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/donate-blood\/blood-types.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFacts About Blood and Blood Types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (American Red Cross)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NBI Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30676884357191,"sku":"7788","price":41.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/2039\/3287\/products\/Blood-Test2.jpg?v=1570894674","url":"https:\/\/vpsdev1.myshopify.com\/products\/abo-group-and-rh-d-typing-blood-type","provider":"NBI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}