RBC Genotyping Testing for RHCE and Extended Blood Groups
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Specimen and requisition requirements
Specimen(s):
One (1) 2 - 7 ml EDTA (lavender) tube mixed thoroughly by gentle agitation.
Label specimen with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, middle name, PHN or unique identifier and date of collection.
Complete Requisition (must include):
- Patient’s last name, first name, middle name, PHN or unique identifier and date of birth
- 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) (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 2°C to 25°C
Select shipping method for container to arrive at testing site within 48 hours.
Sample must be received at testing site within 14 days of collection.
Note: Protect from freezing.
Send to
Canadian Blood Services
Brampton Diagnostic Services
100 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, ON, L6T 5M1
Tel: 905-494-5295
Fax: 905-494-8131