Post Natal Testing - Rh Negative Mothers
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Specimen and requisition requirements
Note: Wait at least one hour after delivery to collect mother's sample
Specimen(s):
Mother: One (1) 6 ml EDTA (lavender) tube, mixed thoroughly by gentle agitation.
Cord: One (1) 6 - 10 ml clotted (red top) tube
Label specimens with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, PHN or Unique Lifetime Identifier (ULI) and date of collection.
Complete Requisition (must include):
Maternal Information: mother's last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or ULI
Cord/Neonate's last name, first name, date of birth and PHN
Clinic and Health Care Provider name, and complete address, phone and fax number
Phlebotomist ID information
Date of collection
Requisition
Perinatal Testing for Red Blood Cell Serology (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
Edmonton Centre
8249 114 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2R8
Attention: Diagnostic Services Perinatal Laboratory
Tel: 780-431-8765
Fax: 780-431-8747