

ApZietz and Tatonetti tested association between blood type and COVID-19 infection, intubation, and death.Finding: Type A blood group associated with a higher risk for acquiring COVID-19 and Type O blood group associated with a lower risk.Evaluated 2,173 patients with COVID-19 from three hospitals in Wuhan and Shenzhen, China. evaluated the association between blood type and mortality in Wuhan. Following is a summary of recent research regarding ABO blood grouping and COVID-19 risks. Other studies have focused on blood type and the severity of COVID-19 symptoms, such as leading to intubation or death. Early studies suggested a relationship between blood type and susceptibility to the virus. Research is ongoing to address the spread of COVID-19 and effects of the devastating global pandemic. Here we'll go over some of that evidence and what it indicates in terms of health risk by blood type. See the test description for an estimate on how long your results might take.Ĭertain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.Ĭheck status of your results on the " Where are my results " page.Ĭould your blood type influence your health? While the medical community has long scoffed at the idea, a growing number of studies done over the last several years have indicated that there may, indeed, be an association between blood type and an individual's risk of a number of diseases and health conditions. Most results take 1-2 days, but some take longer. You can access the test results logging into our portal with your secure account. We’ll email you when your results are ready. No appointment is needed, but making one can minimize the wait time. Bring this requisition form (printed or on phone) to the laboratory. After ordering your lab testing, you will receive an email with your lab requisition.

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