Knowing you blood type is important especially during emergencies. If you do not know your type, it is a good idea to have your blood tested for typing. Hospitals and clinics offer blood typing services together with other related tests.
Price of Blood Typing
The blood typing cost in the Philippines range from Php 75 to Php 90 and above depending on where you will have the service. See the price list in hospitals.
See: Blood Test Prices in Hospitals
In some cases, blood typing is also offered free of charge by some LGU and government institutions.
Hospitals and Clinics
Most hospitals have their blood typing services for patients. You may contact your preferred clinic directly for the price.
Capitol Medical Center
Commonwealth Hospital
FEU Hospital NRMF
Makati Medical Center
Manilamed
Ospital ng Maynila
PGH
Quezon City General Hospital
St. Luke’s
UST Hospital
VRP Medical Center
Diagnostic Centers
You may also get in touch with the diagnostic center near you. Here is a list of clinics where you can have blood typing test.
ACE Diagnostics
Hi Precision
New World Diagnostic Centers
Cheap Blood Typing
In some cases, the test is provided free of charge through local government programs. If you are within the hospital, the typing procedure may be availed in less than Php 150.
Importance of Blood Typing
Knowing your blood type ensures that you receive the right kind of blood during emergency situations like in a surgery or injury. Blood type is a very important aspect in a transfusion procedure. Moreover, it would be convenient to know your blood type if you wish to donate it.
Related: Blood Transfusion Prices in Hospitals
Types of Blood
There are at least four blood types.
A
B
AB
O
It is important that the donor and recipient has compatible blood samples to ensure safety.
Blood Type Centers
Hospitals, diagnostic clinics and health clinics have blood type facilities for their patients. However, you can also take advantage of free blood typing offered by some LGUs and NGOs. These may be offered on a seasonal basis.
You can also proceed to blood bank centers or even at a Philippines Red Cross blood department to check out if they have blood typing test services.
Results of Blood Typing
Blood typing is relatively quick and you will know your blood type in a matter of minutes. However, some centers that may need to get other specific test results for your blood may take longer to release the results.
More: List of Blood Bank Centers
References: Healthline
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