Blood Typing ABO & Rh Kit

The Blood Typing ABO & Rh Kit introduces students to the science of blood groups through hands-on experimentation. They perform real ABO and Rh blood typing tests, allowing them to discover their own blood type while learning the biology behind blood compatibility. This engaging lab investigation connects human biology, genetics, and healthcare science in a memorable learning experience.

Explore the Science of Blood Typing

Students investigate how blood types are determined by identifying ABO and Rh factors through visible agglutination reactions. Using specialized antisera, learners observe how antibodies interact with blood samples to produce clumping reactions that reveal blood type.

Perform Real Laboratory Testing Methods

This activity allows students to compare multiple laboratory techniques used in clinical settings. Students perform direct ABO and Rh typing using Hema-Tags, compare the slide method for ABO typing, and examine Rh typing using the slide test method. They also explore the test tube method for ABO typing, helping students understand how different laboratory procedures produce diagnostic results.

Think Like a Medical Lab Professional

During the investigation, students take on the role of laboratory technicians as they collect data, interpret results, and record findings. The experience introduces healthcare career pathways such as medical laboratory technician, physician, geneticist, and clinical laboratory scientist.

Permanent Record of Results

Blood typing is performed on self-adhesive Hema-Tags, allowing students to keep a permanent record of their blood type. Observing agglutination reactions firsthand helps students clearly understand how blood typing works in medical settings such as blood banks and hospitals.

Classroom-Ready Lab Investigation

This kit includes antisera needed to demonstrate real ABO and Rh blood typing reactions along with an enhanced instructor manual. The manual provides background information, reproducible student worksheets, and answer keys to support classroom instruction. Materials are sufficient for up to 50 tests, and antisera should be refrigerated to extend shelf life. Accommodates 25 students. Recommended for High School and up.

Standards: Aligns with NGSS.

CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Benefits for STEM Learning

• Demonstrates real-world blood typing techniques used in healthcare laboratories
• Helps students visualize antibody and antigen reactions through agglutination
• Builds laboratory skills in observation, testing methods, and data interpretation
• Supports inquiry-based STEM learning through personal experimentation
• Connects human biology concepts to medical science applications
• Introduces careers in laboratory science, medicine, and genetics

Give students a personal introduction to medical science as they discover their own blood type and explore real clinical lab techniques.

Kit includes:

• “Are YOU Rh+" Procedure Sheets, 50 Ea
• “What Type of Blood Do You Have" Procedure Sheets, 50 Ea
• Alcohol Swabs, 50 Ea
• Lancets, 50 Ea
• Slide Test Method Procedure Sheets, 50 Ea
• Test Tube Method Procedure Sheets, 50 Ea
• Hema-Tags Anti-D Rh, 50 Ea
• Hema-Tags Antisera, 50 Ea
• Toothpicks, 1 Ea
• Anti-A Serum (5 mL), 1 Ea
• Anti-B Serum (5 mL), 1 Ea
• Anti-Rh Serum (5 mL), 1 Ea
• Instructor's Manual, 1 Ea
• Student Data Sheet, 1 Ea

*Refrigeration Required for Antisera

Materials needed, but not included:

• Human Blood, 1 Ea
• Glass Microscope Slides, 1 Ea
• 0.9% Saline, 1 Ea
• 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol, 1 Ea
• 600 mL Beaker, 1 Ea
• Plastic Pipets, 75 Ea
• Test Tubes (5 mL Capacity), 1 Ea
• Light Box (Optional), 1 Ea
• Centrifuge (Optional), 1 Ea
• Distilled Water, 1 Ea