Immunohematology Referral Testing Services – Saskatchewan

Immunohematology Reference Laboratory specializes in the identification and resolution of complex patient red cell antibody problems. The laboratory, with experienced technologists, a large inventory of routine and rare reagent red cells and sera and the availability of advanced serological and genomic tests, provides transfusion related problem resolution and hospital consultation.

Referral testing is provided by National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (NIRL) in Brampton.

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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Contact Information

Canadian Blood Services
National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (NIRL)
100 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, ON, L6T 5M1

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Hours of Operation

Tel: 905-494-5295
Fax: 905-494-8131

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Sunday and Statutory Holidays: Closed

Available Immunohematology Referral Tests

Immunohematology Referral Requisitions and Forms

TEST	REQUISITIONS AND FORMS
Red Cell Antibody Investigation	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Discrepancy Resolution (ABO, Rh, Other Major Blood Groups)	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Transfusion Reaction Investigation	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
RBC Genotyping Testing for RHCE and Extended Blood Groups	Requisition for Blood Group Genotyping - Patient (NIRL) (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande de génotypage sanguin (patient) (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
RHD Genotyping	Request for RHD Genotyping (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) RHD Genotyping (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF) Demande de génotypage RhD (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Test for Anti-IgA	Patient Request for Anti-IgA Testing (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Test for Anti-IgA (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma Requisitions	International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (PDF) Guidance for Completion of International Blood Group Laboratory Requisition Fetal Genotyping on Maternal Plasma Updates (PDF)
Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma Consent	Consent for Release of Neonatal Test Results (PDF)
Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma Instructions	Fetal Genotyping on Maternal Plasma Collection Site Instructions (PDF) Fetal Genotyping on Maternal Blood Testing Criteria and Collection Instructions (PDF)

Requesting Test Results

Reference Laboratory patient test results are available by contacting National Immunohematology Reference Lab (NIRL).

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
After hours: Closed
Sunday and Statutory holidays: Closed

Contact NIRL: 905-494-5295

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.