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Blood Type

A blood type test identifies your ABO group (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh(D) status (positive or negative). Knowing your type matters for safe transfusions, pregnancy care, surgery planning, and emergency preparedness. In clinical settings, blood typing is often paired with an antibody screen to detect unexpected red-cell antibodies that could cause transfusion reactions.

Ulta Lab Tests makes it simple to learn your blood type and screen for antibodies. Order online, visit a nearby draw site, and access fast, secure results that you can share with your clinician for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring needs.

Signs & Situations (When to consider testing)

  • Before surgery or procedures where a transfusion might be needed

  • Pregnancy or pre-pregnancy (ABO/Rh type and antibody screen are standard)

  • After moving providers or if your type isn’t documented in your current record

  • Transfusion planning (type & screen or type & crossmatch)

  • Blood donation/recipient readiness and emergency identification

  • Newborn testing when hemolysis is suspected (clinician-directed)

Related searches: blood type test, ABO typing, Rh factor test, type and screen, antibody screen, crossmatch, Coombs test, DAT, IAT.

Why These Tests Matter

What blood typing labs can do

  • Determine ABO and Rh(D) for safe transfusion matching

  • Detect unexpected red-cell antibodies that can cause reactions (antibody screen)

  • Support pregnancy care by identifying Rh incompatibility risk and monitoring for maternal antibodies

  • Provide baseline documentation for future procedures or emergencies

What they cannot do

  • Predict overall health, diet needs, or disease risk by themselves

  • Replace clinical evaluation; transfusion decisions always require professional oversight

What These Tests Measure (at a glance)

  • ABO group: A, B, AB, or O (based on A and B antigens on red cells)

  • Rh(D) status: positive or negative

  • Antibody screen (Indirect Antiglobulin Test, IAT): looks for unexpected antibodies (e.g., anti-K, anti-E, anti-Duffy) that can complicate transfusions or pregnancy

  • Antibody identification panel: identifies the specific antibody if the screen is positive

  • Crossmatch: tests compatibility between patient plasma and donor red cells before transfusion

  • Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT/Direct Coombs): checks if antibodies are attached to red cells in the body (used in hemolysis workups, transfusion reactions, or newborn disease)

How the Testing Process Works

  1. Order online: choose blood type (ABO/Rh) with optional antibody screen or crossmatch as directed by your clinician.

  2. Visit a local lab: quick blood draw at a nearby patient service center.

  3. Get results fast: most results are available within 24–48 hours in your secure account.

  4. Review with your clinician: align results with medical history and any planned procedures.

Interpreting Results (general guidance)

  • ABO will be A, B, AB, or O; Rh will be positive or negative.

  • O-negative blood is often called the universal donor for red cells; AB-positive is the universal recipient—but antibody screens still matter.

  • A positive antibody screen means additional antibody identification and specialized matching are needed for safe transfusion.

  • DAT positive can suggest immune-mediated red-cell destruction (your clinician will evaluate further).

All results should be reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional. Do not make emergency decisions based on prior records alone—hospitals routinely re-type and re-screen before transfusion.

Choosing Panels vs. Individual Tests

  • Everyday documentation / curiosity: ABO/Rh blood type

  • Pre-op or transfusion readiness: Type & Screen (ABO/Rh + antibody screen)

  • Transfusion imminently planned: Type & Crossmatch (clinician-directed)

  • Pregnancy care: ABO/Rh + antibody screen; further testing if the screen is positive (clinician-directed)

  • Suspected hemolysis: DAT with follow-up antibody studies as advised by your clinician

FAQs

What is Rh factor and why does it matter?
Rh(D) is a red-cell antigen; if you’re Rh-negative and exposed to Rh-positive blood, you can form antibodies that complicate transfusions and pregnancy care.

What’s the difference between a Type & Screen and a Crossmatch?
Type & Screen determines ABO/Rh and checks for unexpected antibodies. Crossmatch tests compatibility with a specific donor unit before transfusion.

Can my blood type change?
It’s stable for life in most people. Rare changes can occur after certain transplants or transfusions; hospitals still re-check before giving blood.

Do I need to fast?
No. Fasting isn’t required for blood typing or antibody screening.

Are home blood type kits accurate?
Some kits exist, but clinical labs are the standard for medical use—especially when transfusion or pregnancy care is involved.

Does blood type determine diet or disease risk?
There’s no strong clinical evidence supporting blood-type diets or broad disease predictions based on ABO alone.

How quickly will I get results?
Most blood type and antibody screening results are available within 24–48 hours.

Internal Links & Cross-References

  • Upward: Blood Disorders Hub

  • Sideways: Bleeding Disorders • Blood Coagulation • Hemolytic Anemia • Blood Count (CBC) • Prenatal & Pregnancy Tests

  • Downward: ABO/Rh Typing • Antibody Screen (IAT) • Antibody Identification • Crossmatch • Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

Available Tests & Panels

Tip: For clinical readiness, select a Type & Screen (ABO/Rh + antibody screen). If transfusion is imminent, your provider may arrange a Type & Crossmatch.

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The ABO Group and Rh Type Test identifies a person’s blood type by determining ABO group (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (positive or negative). This test is essential before blood transfusions, organ transplants, or pregnancy care, where compatibility is critical. Doctors use it to prevent transfusion reactions, manage Rh incompatibility in pregnancy, and ensure safe medical procedures. Results provide vital insight into blood type and overall health management.

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The ABO Group Test determines a person’s blood type—A, B, AB, or O—based on the presence or absence of antigens on red blood cells. Knowing blood type is vital for safe transfusions, organ transplants, and pregnancy care. Doctors use this test to prevent dangerous transfusion reactions, guide medical procedures, and provide critical information for emergencies or long-term health planning.

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The Rh Type Test identifies the presence or absence of the Rh factor on red blood cells, providing essential information about blood compatibility. Knowing Rh status is important in pregnancy, where Rh incompatibility may cause complications, and in transfusions, where it helps prevent immune reactions. This test supports evaluation of maternal health, immune response, and hematologic balance.

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The New Born ABO Group and Rh Type Test, Cord Blood analyzes cord blood to determine an infant’s ABO blood group and Rh factor. Accurate identification of these markers is important for detecting incompatibilities between mother and baby that could cause hemolytic disease of the newborn. This test provides essential information for neonatal care, guiding physicians in monitoring, preventive care, and treatment planning during the early stages of life.

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The Antibody Screen RBC with Reflex to Identification detects unexpected antibodies in red blood cells that may cause transfusion reactions or pregnancy complications. If antibodies are found, reflex testing identifies their specificity. Doctors use this test to ensure safe blood transfusions, evaluate prenatal risks of hemolytic disease of the newborn, and guide compatibility testing, helping protect patients during transfusion and pregnancy care.

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The Direct Antiglobulin Test with Reflex to Anti C3 and Anti IgG evaluates immune-mediated red blood cell destruction by detecting antibodies or complement proteins. Abnormal findings may suggest autoimmune hemolytic anemia, drug-induced hemolysis, or transfusion reaction. Reflex testing helps distinguish complement activation from IgG involvement, offering insight into immune regulation and hematologic health.

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The Obstetric Panel is a prenatal blood test panel that screens for conditions affecting pregnancy and maternal health. It typically includes a Complete Blood Count, blood typing with Rh factor, antibody screen, and infectious disease testing such as hepatitis B, syphilis, rubella, and HIV. Doctors use this panel in early pregnancy to evaluate overall health, identify risks, and ensure safe monitoring for both mother and baby.

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The Rh, Weak D (DU) Test determines whether the RhD antigen is weakly expressed on red blood cells. This test helps identify individuals who may appear Rh-negative on standard testing but still carry the antigen at low levels. It provides essential information for blood transfusions, pregnancy management, and preventing hemolytic disease of the newborn, supporting safe clinical decisions in hematology and transfusion medicine.

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The Blood Type Test determines a person’s ABO group (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh factor (positive or negative) to identify their blood type. This test is essential before transfusions, surgeries, organ transplants, or pregnancy care where compatibility matters. Doctors use it to prevent transfusion reactions, monitor Rh incompatibility during pregnancy, and ensure safe medical procedures. Results provide critical insight into blood type, compatibility, and overall health management.

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Everything You Need to Know About Blood Type Lab Test

If you were to have a life-saving blood transfusion, can you recall your blood type? Would you want a delay from the life-saving treatment because of blood type testing?

Over 4.5 million Americans per year are saved from blood transfusions. To administer a blood transfusion, medical professionals would need to know your blood type, which can be determined by a blood type test.

Have you ever wondered why knowing your blood type is important? Read on to find out more about blood types and why you need to know yours.

What Is a Blood Type? 

A blood type (also known as a blood group) is how we classify blood.

There are the blood types (A, B, AB, and O) and the Rhesus (Rh) status for positive or negative.

There is a lot of information about blood types, but the basics are simple. We are one of the four blood types and then negative or positive for Rhesus status. Just like your physical traits such as eye or hair color, you inherit your blood type from your parents, who each provide one of their ABO genes to you.

What Are the Blood Types?

Four main types of blood are A, B, AB, and O. Then there are positive and negative (Rhesus) versions for all four, which gives us the eight possible blood types:

  • A positive / A negative
  • B positive / B negative
  • AB positive / AB negative
  • O positive / O negative

As you can see, there is a positive and negative for each type. This is very important for determining which blood you need to receive.

For blood transfusions, O negative and O positive blood is in high demand. The most common blood type is O positive coming in at 37% of the population, while only 7% of the population are O negative.

How Is My Blood Type Determined?

Your blood type is determined by your genetics. Each parent has two blood type genes or two blood type letters. Each parent donates one gene or letter to their child, which then determines the child’s blood type.

If one parent donates an A blood type gene and the other donates a B blood type gene, the baby will have an AB blood type. If a child receives two genes of the same letter, then their blood type is that letter, so an AA blood type is just A.

O is a recessive gene, while A and B are dominant genes, so if a child inherits one A gene and one O gene, then their blood type is just A.

Just like the blood type genes, the Rhesus or Rh factor is also inherited from your parents. Each parent has two genes for the Rh factor, a protein that is found on the covering of red blood cells. If your red blood cells have Rh factor, you are Rh-positive, and if your red blood cells don’t have Rh factor, then you are Rh-negative.

The Rh-positive gene is dominant, so for a child to be Rh-negative, they would need to receive an Rh-negative gene from both parents.

Mothers, when pregnant, will provide their blood type and have a blood type test performed to verify it.

Babies are tested at birth to determine their blood type. Having a blood type test is very important in case there is an emergency.

Blood Types - Why Do I Need to Know Mine?

In an emergency, if you need life-saving surgery or a transfusion, you will need to know your blood type. This is so the doctors and surgeons can get you the right blood type.

Hospitals have a small supply of blood, so blood is precious, especially for the rarer blood types. Making sure they have the right blood type can speed up getting the blood to you.

Receiving an incompatible blood type can be fatal. So having your blood type on hand, along with medical history, will be very helpful.

If you are pregnant, there may be complications for you if you are rhesus negative and your baby is rhesus positive. You would need to know your blood type. However, you wouldn't know your baby's blood type until after birth.

There are shortages of particular blood types. If you know your blood type, you can decide to donate and help the cause. 

How Can I Find My Blood Type?

Most hospitals and doctors will not do a standard test without a reason. So you might have to wait for something to happen before you can find out. Even then, you might not find out your blood type.

You can run into many obstacles when asking for certain blood tests. Also, there is generally a price hike for tests when going through a physician’s office or insurance.

Unless you have an illness or disability, you are unlikely going to have a blood test performed.

The easiest and fastest way is to order a blood type test from Ulta Lab Tests. This way you have the costs upfront, and they are affordable and quicker than going through other channels.

You can order your test online, visit a service center where the phlebotomist can draw the blood. Then receive your results within a couple of days.

How Easy Is Blood Type Testing?

For an affordable price, you can know your blood type within 24 to 48 hours.

It's really easy to get a blood test, and there are many benefits to blood testing.

With Ulta Lab Tests, there are no obstacles to getting the tests you want. 

It's quick, easy to do and results are with you in a matter of days. Just order your test online, visit a patient service center in your area and have your blood drawn for testing.

You will get easy-to-read results, which you can take to your physician for consultation. 

Where Can I Get a Blood Type Test?

You can order your blood type test with Ulta Lab Tests and receive your results in 24 to 48 hours.

Ulta Lab Tests offers tests that are highly accurate and reliable, so you can make informed decisions about your health. Here are a few great things to love about Ulta Lab Tests:

- You'll get secure and confidential results
- You don't need health insurance
- You don't need a physician's referral
- You'll get affordable pricing
- We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee

If you are wondering what your blood type is, order your Blood Type test here today. If you are wondering if there is a 'blood type test near me, the answer is yes! So, take control of your health today with Ulta Lab Tests.