ABO/RH Factor Blood Type

ABO/RH Factor Blood Type is offered through The Walk-In Lab at Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic to give you easy, walk-in access to objective lab information about your health.

The Blood Typing and RH Factor Test determines your blood type [either A, B, AB, and O] and Rh factor [negative or positive]. Did you know there are several benefits in knowing both? Blood type is determined by the types of antigens (or markers) on your blood cells. Antigens are proteins on the surface of your blood cells that can cause a response from the immune system – which is good in fighting disease. The Rh factor is a type of protein on the surface of red blood cells. Red blood cells that contain protein are called Rh‐positive and the red blood cells that don’t are Rh‐negative. If you have Rh‐negative blood, it can be given to anyone because it can’t be identified as foreign in other people’s bodies (because it doesn’t have an antigen.) TEST DETAILS The benefits of knowing your blood type range from identification (blood is a powerful genetic fingerprint!) to nutrition (according to some studies, certain blood types break down foods better than others, allowing customers to better manage their health). FAQS AM I REQUIRED TO FAST? No IS A DOCTOR’S ORDER REQUIRED? No. You do not need to provide a doctor’s order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic. WHEN WILL I GET MY TEST RESULTS? Test results generally take between 24 to 72 business hours after your specimen is collected. DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT? No. You can walk in for same day testing. We make it easy for you by offering work-friendly hours. IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY TESTS RESULTS WHO SHOULD I CONTACT? We recommend you share your results with your healthcare provider.