… Test description A laboratory clerical check of all documentation relating to … Preliminary tests may include the determination of patient's ABO group, DAT and a screen for the detection of atypical antibodies. Additional …

… Test description Autoimmune Association – HLA-B27,  HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-DR, HLA-DQ  Under normal conditions the immune … specific inherited HLA antigens have been associated with a variety of autoimmune diseases. While not diagnostic in …  (PDF) Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): One (1) full 5-7 ml EDTA (lavender) tube mixed thoroughly …

… Test description This is a PCR-based assay for the identification of multiple alleles … Note: This test is not recommended for patients with a history of bone marrow (stem cell) transplant. RBC … (PDF)   Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): Two (2) full 5-7 ml EDTA (lavender) tube mixed thoroughly …

… Test description This is a PCR-based assay for the identification of many clinically … This test is used to provide the predicted RhD status of a patient when it cannot be determined due to discrepant, … specimen with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, PHIN or hospital number or other …

… specimen with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, PHIN or hospital number or other … initials.   Complete Requisition (must include): Patient's last name, first name, date of birth and PHIN or hospital … of individual to whom the report will be sent Requisition(s) Patient Request for Anti-IgA Testing (PDF)   (Electronic …

… Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): One (1) full 7 ml unopened EDTA (lavender) tubes mixed … inverted 5-10 times to activate clotting.  Label specimen(s) with the required minimum information: patient’s last … priority of the requested investigation. Shipping Ship in a container with an ice pack (gel pack stored at 2-8° C may …

… Test description Platelet refractoriness is defined as a poor response (no increase in the post transfusion platelet increment) following a platelet transfusion. The cause of refractoriness may be …  (PDF) Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): Initial Screen: Two (2) full 7 ml unopened EDTA …

… Test description Post Transfusion Purpura (PTP) is a rare delayed transfusion reaction where a patient develops a sudden and dramatic drop in their …  (PDF) Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): Two (2) full 7 ml unopened EDTA (lavender) tubes mixed …

… Test description TRALI is a syndrome characterized by the development of acute … hypoxemia during, or up to 6 hours, after completion of a blood transfusion. TRALI is a clinical diagnosis based on …  (PDF) Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): PRE-TRALI:  One (1) 7mL separated serum tube, if …

… Test description The titration of Anti-A and Anti-B isoagglutinins is performed as a screening test primarily to monitor engraftment in post … specimen with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, PHIN or hospital number or other …