Name: Blood Type Test
Brand: Quest
SKU: 7788M
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

Blood Type Test

This blood type test identifies your blood group (ie, A, B, AB, O) and Rh factor (ie, positive, negative). Read more

Test details

Sample type:

Blood

Preparation:

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

Test type: In Person

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$40.00

+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee

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What

Identify your blood group (A, B, AB, or O) and whether you are positive or negative for the Rh antigen.

Who

Must be 18+ years of age to purchase.

How

Blood

Where

Find a location near you

Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.

About the Test

Determining your blood type can help inform medical treatment compatibility and avoid various complications. This blood type test (or ABO/Rh test) identifies your blood group (ie, A, B, AB, O) and Rh factor (ie, positive, negative). 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.

Buy your own blood type test online with Quest. No doctor’s visit is required – simply purchase blood type testing, visit a nearby Quest® location for sample collection, and get fast results.

This 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-.

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a test on questhealth.com. Purchases not permitted in: AK, AZ, HI.

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

After you provide your specimen, it generally takes few business days to process and release your test results. However, processing times may vary. Your test results will be available in a clear and easy-to-read report. Independent physicians are available to discuss questions or concerns you may have regarding your results.

How it works

questhealth.com offers 100+ consumer-initiated Quest Diagnostics lab tests to empower you to have more control over your health journey. Choose from a variety of test types that best suit your needs.

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Book a visit to one of 2000+ Quest locations.

Visit Quest for sample collection

Complete your test sample collection during your scheduled appointment.

Get fast results

Access results online as soon as they’re available. You will be emailed when they are ready. Discuss your results with an independent physician at no extra cost. Treatment options may be available.

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After you make a purchase, register your test and Quest Mobile will contact you to schedule an in-home sample collection appointment.

In-home sample collection

A Quest Mobile phlebotomist will collect your sample and deliver it to Quest Diagnostics.

Get fast results

Access results online as soon as they’re available. You will be emailed when they are ready. Discuss your results with an independent physician at no extra cost. Treatment options may be available.

Why is it beneficial to know your blood type? What is the rarest blood type? Can your blood type change? Read the article to find out.

In January 2023, Quest commissioned an online survey that revealed more Americans know their horoscope sign (66%) and credit score (58%) than their blood type (51%).*

FAQs

Should I be concerned that I have Rh-negative blood?

Having Rh-negative blood means that you do not have a specific protein on your red blood cell membrane. Rh-negative blood doesn't affect your overall health. However, if you are pregnant and Rh negative, you may need an injection of a blood product called “Rh immune globulin” during your pregnancy. Without this treatment, your immune system may treat your baby’s Rh positive cells as if they were foreign, where your antibodies may attack the fetus’ circulating red blood cells.

Are there universal blood donors and recipients?

Yes, universal blood donors have type O, Rh-negative blood (O-), which is compatible with all blood types. The red blood cells do not contain antigens or the Rh factor to interact with a recipient's antibodies.

Universal recipients have type AB, Rh-positive blood (AB+). Their bodies recognize A, B, and Rh antigens as their own, allowing them to receive red blood cells of any ABO or Rh type

When blood cells are transfused that aren’t compatible with the recipient’s blood type, the immune system recognizes them as foreign invaders and responds by attacking and destroying them (incompatibility). For example, if a person with type A blood received a type B or AB blood transfusion, an ABO incompatibility response would occur. Rh incompatibility can occur when a pregnant woman has Rh-negative blood, and her baby has Rh-positive blood. In addition, a person who is Rh-positive can receive blood from someone who is Rh-negative, but those with a negative blood type cannot receive blood from those with a positive blood type.

Do other blood types exist besides the 8 that are commonly known (A, B, AB, O with +/-)?

Yes, there are many variations of blood types, but these are the 8 most common:

A+
A-
B+
B-
AB+
AB-
O+
O-

There are more than 600 blood markers outside the ABO blood system. They have been used to identify over 30 rare blood types. These types of blood can be found in 1 out of every 1,000 people (or fewer). Some of these rare blood groups include the¹:

Duffy blood group
Kell blood group
Kidd blood group
Lutheran blood group

But there's one blood type that stands out from the rest—the Rh-null blood type. With fewer than 50 people known to have this blood type, it's truly rare and sometimes referred to as “golden blood.”

The questhealth.com Blood Type Test only identifies which of the 8 common blood types you have.

Can I use my FSA or HSA funds to purchase tests at questhealth.com?

You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.

Our references

¹1. American Red Cross. Facts About Blood and Blood Types. Accessed June 20, 2023. https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-types

^*More Americans Know Their Horoscope Sign Than Their Blood Type, Survey Reveals. https://newsroom.questdiagnostics.com/2023-01-23-More-Americans-Know-Their-Horoscope-Sign-Than-Their-Blood-Type,-Survey-Reveals

Tests purchased on questhealth.com are only for individuals who intend to pay directly for testing and do not want to submit a claim for reimbursement under their health insurance.

Blood Type Test