RBC Genotyping Testing for RHCE and Extended Blood Groups
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Specimen and requisition requirements
Specimen(s):
Minimum of one (1) 2-6 ml EDTA (lavender) tubes, 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):
- Patient’s last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or ULI
- Facility name, complete address, phone and fax number
- Phlebotomist ID information
- Date of collection
Requisition(s)
Requisition for Blood Group Genotyping - Patient (NIRL) (PDF)
(Electronic Fillable Form)
Demande de génotypage sanguin (patient) (NIRL) (PDF)
(Peut être rempli en ligne)
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.
Sample must arrive at testing site within 14 days of sample collection
Note: Protect from freezing.
Send to
Canadian Blood Services
BC & Yukon Centre
Diagnostic Services Laboratory
4750 Oak Street Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9
Tel: 604-707-3434
Fax: 604-874-6582