Test for Anti-IgA

Specimen and requisition requirements

Specimen:

Minimum 2 mL separated serum (not collected in SST gel). Wrap sample caps with parafilm.

Label specimen with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, PHIN or hospital number or other unique identifier, date of collection, facility name, and phlebotomist initials.
 

Complete Requisition (must include):

• Patient's last name, first name, date of birth and PHIN or hospital number or other unique identifier
• Facility Name
• Physician/Health Care Provider name
• Phlebotomist name, classification, initial
• Date/time of collection
• Name, facility, address, contact number of individual to whom the report will be sent

Requisition(s)

Patient Request for Anti-IgA Testing (PDF) 
(Electronic Fillable Form)

Test for Anti-IgA (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF)
(Electronic Fillable Form)

Pre-shipping storage

Frozen (-20◦C or lower).

Shipping instructions

Sample MUST be sent frozen with dry ice.

Select shipping method for container to arrive at testing site within 24 hours.

Send to

Canadian Blood Services
Winnipeg Centre
Diagnostic  Services Crossmatch Laboratory
777 William Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3R4
Tel: 204-789-1085
Fax: 204-779-8593