Father's Rh Typing (when maternal Rh is negative) - when requested by Canadian Blood Services
Test Catalogue
Specimen and requisition requirements
Note: Only submit when requested by Canadian Blood Services
Specimen(s):
One (1) 6 ml EDTA (lavender) tube, mixed thoroughly by gentle agitation.
Label specimen with the required minimum information: patient's last name, first name, PHN or Unique Lifetime Identifier (ULI) and Date of collection
Complete Requisition (must include):
- Maternal Information: mother's last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or ULI
- Expected date of delivery (EDD)
- Patient (father) last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or ULI
- Clinic and Health Care Provider name, complete address, phone and fax number
- Phlebotomist ID information
- Date of collection
Requisition
Perinatal Testing for Red Blood Cell Serology (PDF)
(Electronic Fillable Form)
Pre-shipping storage
Recommended Refrigeration 1-10°C
Shipping instructions
Submit samples as soon as possible after collection.
Shipping
Ship in a container that will maintain temperature at ≥1°C.
Select shipping method for container to arrive at testing site within 48 hours.
Note: Protect from freezing.
Send to
Canadian Blood Services
Edmonton Centre
8249 114 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2R8
Attention: Diagnostic Services Perinatal Laboratory
Tel: 780-431-8765
Fax: 780-431-8747