Father's Rh Typing (when maternal Rh is negative)
Test Catalogue
Specimen and requisition requirements
Specimen(s):
One (1) 6-7 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 identifier and date of collection.
Complete Requisition (must include):
- Maternal Information: mother's last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or unique identifier
- Expected date of delivery (EDD)
- Patient's (father) last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or unique identifier
- Clinic and Health Care Provider name, complete address, phone and fax number
- Phlebotomist ID information
- Date of collection
Requisition
Perinatal Screen Request Requisition BC (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
BC & Yukon Centre
Diagnostic Services Laboratory
4750 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9
Tel: 604-707-3434
Fax: 604-874-6582