Serological Blood Group Typing

LABOKLIN Service ID: 618

Dog:

  • DEA 1 positive/negative
  • Prior to blood transfusions, it is necessary to test donor and recipient animals for blood group compatibility (see Crossmatch Test).

Cat:
  • A, B, C (formerly AB)
  • In cat breeds, the blood groups of the parent animals should be determined before mating in order to avoid neonatal iso-immune haemolytic anaemia. Genetic testing in A animals is indicated to detect carriers of the recessive B gene.

Material

EDTA blood 1 ml

Method

agglutination test for determining the serological blood group

Species list

Dog, cat

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Remark

  • Serological blood grouping is also part of the Blood Donation Profiles dog and cats, which can be requested from 1 July 2026 via “Other parameters” on the printed submission forms and can still be ordered directly online.
  • It is possible to send out rapid blood typing tests for use in the practice. If umbilical cord blood is used, it is important to avoid contamination with the mother’s blood.