Modality

HT

Location

Main building 3rd floor

Test Name

Secretory status

Test Code

H009

Test Status

Currently Available

Nature of Specimen

Saliva

Quantity Reuired

5 to 10 ml

Type of Container

Clean screw capped plastic container

Method Used

Tube method

Collection Instruction

Patient Instruction

Transport Instruction

To reach the department as early as possible after collection . Out side samples to be transported in insulated containers at 2- 8ÅC

Dept.Acceptance Time

11.00 am Monday to Friday

Turn Arround Time

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage after reporting

Resourse person for report status

Mr.RN Thakker / Section Supervisor

TELEPHONE

24177000

EXTN

4690

TEST SCHEDULE

USE

To determine the blood group when the antigens are expressed weakly on red cells and are not detected by the routine techniques. It detects A, B and H substances in the saliva, even when these antigens are expressed weakly on the red cells.