
Blood Type Test Kit - Group A B O and Rhesus D
This test determines your ABO blood group and Rhesus D status from a finger-prick blood sample, giving you one of the eight common blood types. Knowing your blood type is useful for donation, for pregnancy planning where Rhesus status matters, for travel, and simply as personal health information many people never get told. The kit uses the same antibody-based agglutination method used in laboratories: your blood is mixed with anti-A, anti-B and anti-D reagents, and the pattern of clumping reveals your type. Results are visible within a few minutes.
Intended use
For adults who want to know their ABO and RhD blood group at home. Not a substitute for laboratory typing before transfusion.
This is a screening test intended to support, not replace, professional medical advice. Please consult a doctor about your results.
What’s in the box
Everything you need is included — nothing else to buy.
- 1×Test cassette, individually foil-sealed
- 1×Sterile single-use lancet
- 1×Buffer solution
- 1×Disposable pipette
- 1×Alcohol wipe
- 1×Step-by-step instructions
How you do it
No lab, no appointment, nothing to post. Most people finish the sample step in under two minutes.
- 1Add water to the four circles1 min
Put a droplet of water on each of the Anti-A, Anti-B, Anti-D and Control circles on the card. This activates the dried reagents.
- 2Clean and prick your fingertip1 min
Wipe the side of a fingertip with the alcohol swab and let it dry, then use the automatic lancet. Warm hands bleed more easily.
- 3Transfer blood to each circle1 min
Use the dropper or a clean EldonStick to place a drop of blood onto each of the four circles.
- 4Mix each circle with a clean stick1 min
Use a separate EldonStick for every circle. Reusing a stick will carry reagent across and invalidate the result.
- 5Tilt the card and read the pattern2 min
Rock the card gently. Circles where blood clumps read as positive, smooth circles as negative. Compare against the chart to find your group.
- 6Check the control circle30 sec
The Control circle must stay smooth. If it clumps, the test is not valid and should be repeated.
What your result will mean
Worth knowing before you test, not after.
Questions people ask
Can I use this result for a transfusion or medical record?
No. Treat it as personal information only. Hospitals always type blood themselves before a transfusion, and pregnancy care relies on laboratory typing. This test is for your own knowledge, not as an official record.
What if the result is positive?
A positive screening result is not a diagnosis — it means further testing is worthwhile. Take the result to a GP, who will arrange a confirmatory laboratory test. Many people who get a positive screening result turn out not to have the condition, because screening tests are deliberately set to catch possible cases rather than to be certain. Finding out early almost always gives you more options, not fewer.
What is the Rhesus D factor?
Rhesus D is a protein some people carry on their red blood cells (RhD positive) and some do not (RhD negative). Combined with your ABO group it gives one of the eight common blood types, such as O positive or A negative.
I'm nervous about testing at all. Is that normal?
Yes, and it's the most common reason people put testing off. It can help to know that a test only tells you something that is already true — it doesn't change your situation, it just gives you the chance to act on it. You can also test with someone you trust nearby, and you don't have to read the result alone.
Does the finger-prick hurt?
Most people describe it as a brief sharp scratch, similar to a diabetes blood glucose check. The lancet is spring-loaded so the depth is fixed and controlled. Warming your hands first and using the side of your fingertip rather than the pad usually makes it easier.
What if the control circle clumps?
The Control circle should stay smooth. If it clumps, the test has not run correctly and the result cannot be relied on. Repeat with a fresh card.
How much blood do I actually need?
Usually a single drop — around one to two drops depending on the test. The kit includes a pipette to transfer it, so you don't need to be precise by eye.
Can I work out my baby's blood type from mine?
Not exactly. Blood type is inherited from both parents, so knowing yours narrows the possibilities but rarely gives a single answer. Both parents' types are needed even to predict a range.
What if I make a mistake doing the test?
The most common issue is not getting enough sample, which usually shows up as an invalid result with no control line. If that happens the test hasn't run correctly and the result shouldn't be interpreted — you'll need to order another test to get a valid result. Following the instructions in the pack carefully is the best way to avoid this.
Will the packaging show what I've ordered?
No. Everything is dispatched in plain outer packaging with nothing on the label indicating the contents. Your card statement shows only "Seradiag" and an order number, and our emails never name the tests you've bought.
Are these the same tests a clinic would use?
They are CE marked in-vitro diagnostic tests from established manufacturers, in many cases the same devices used in professional settings. The difference is usually the packaging and the instructions, which are written for self-testing rather than clinical use.
How accurate are the tests?
Accuracy figures are published on each product page, taken directly from the manufacturer's instructions for use. No rapid test is perfect: results can be affected by how and when the test is taken, and by individual biological factors. That is why every result — particularly an unexpected one — should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
Can I return a test if I change my mind?
Yes, if the seal is unbroken — within 14 days. Once a kit has been opened it can't be returned for hygiene reasons, which is a legal exception for sealed health products. Faulty, damaged or expired kits are always refunded, opened or not.
How quickly will it arrive?
Delivery options and timescales are shown at checkout. Orders placed before 2pm on a working day are dispatched the same day. If you need a result quickly, choose a faster delivery option at checkout.
Do I need to send anything to a laboratory?
No. These are self-contained rapid tests that you read yourself at home, usually within 5 to 15 minutes. Nothing is posted anywhere, and we never see or store your results.
Who are Seradiag?
Seradiag Ltd is a UK company (registered number 14428934) supplying CE marked diagnostic tests. If you have a question before ordering, email us — we would rather help you choose the right test than sell you the wrong one.
Complete the kit
This test uses a finger-prick sample. Spare lancets are worth having in case a first sample doesn’t draw cleanly.
