Immunohematology Referral Testing Services - Vancouver, BC
Alert Message: Starting April 1st, 2020, please send patient samples requiring antibody investigation and/or genotype testing currently sent to the National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (NIRL) in Ottawa to the following address: 100 Parkshore Drive, Brampton, ON, L6T 5M1. Please refer to Customer Letter 2020-02 for additional information.
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Test Catalogue
Available Immunohematology Referral Tests
Immunohematology Referral Requisitions and Forms
TEST | REQUISITIONS AND FORMS |
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Red Cell Antibody Investigation | Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) |
Discrepancy Resolution (ABO, Rh, Other Major Blood Groups) | Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) |
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) | Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) |
Transfusion Reaction Investigation | Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) |
RBC Genotyping Testing for RHCE and Extended Blood Groups | Requisition for Blood Group Genotyping - Patient (NIRL) (PDF) |
RHD Genotyping | Request for RHD Genotyping (PDF) RHD Genotyping (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF) Demande de génotypage RhD (PDF) |
Test for Anti-IgA | Patient Request for Anti-IgA Testing (PDF) Test for Anti-IgA (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF) |
Requesting Test Results
Reference Laboratory patient test results for British Columbia, Yukon and Saskatchewan are available by contacting the Diagnostic Services Reference Laboratory
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
After Hours / Saturday / Sunday and Statutory Holidays Closed
Contact Diagnostic Services Reference Laboratory 604-707-3444
After hours (for urgent requests only)
Contact On Call Technologist 604-876-7219 ext. 7219
Please provide the following information:
•Patient first and last name
•PHN (Personal Health Number)
•Date of birth
•Hospital fax number
Report will be faxed to requesting hospital.