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RBC Genotyping Testing for RHCE and Extended Blood Groups


Thursday, March 12, 2020

… following extended blood groups can determine the patient’s predicted expression of the antigens: Rh, Kell, Duffy, …  (PDF) Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): Minimum of one (1) 2-6 ml EDTA (lavender) tubes, mixed … as soon as possible after collection. Shipping Ship in a container that will maintain temperature at ≥1°C. Select …

RHD Genotyping


Thursday, March 12, 2020

… 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, …  (PDF) Specimen and requisition requirements Specimen(s): Minimum of one (1) 2-6 ml EDTA (lavender) tubes, mixed …

Suspension of group swabbing events in response to COVID-19 pandemic


Friday, March 13, 2020

… network of registries and cord blood banks that share a global database where all potential donors and cord blood … continue to emerge across the world, WMDA has launched a special COVID-19 webpage that is publicly available and … Blood Services is also suspending our popular “What’s Your Type” events across the country. These are events that …

Tissue donation after death


Monday, March 16, 2020

… Tissue donation after death Tissue donation can make a profound impact on the number of patients waiting for a tissue transplant. Thousands of Canadians donate tissue … donation must be initiated within 24 hours of a person’s death. Unlike organs, donated tissue can be processed and …

Suspension of cord blood collections in response to COVID-19 pandemic


Monday, March 16, 2020

… network of registries and cord blood banks that share a global database where all potential donors and cord blood …

“Only we can help”: breaking down barriers for a child with a rare condition


Monday, March 23, 2020

… “Only we can help”: breaking down barriers for a child with a rare condition Plasma Catherine Lewis It started when a … — plasminogen deficiency — that was causing the child’s eyes to fill with woody growths. Dr. Webert immediately …

Canadian Blood Services


Wednesday, March 25, 2020

… Canadian Blood Services Let’s get Canada’s blood pumping. We’re calling on people across the country … today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks to help fuel Canada’s Lifeline . Join the #450Challenge     Great news! Now even …

Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma


Thursday, March 26, 2020

… present in maternal blood plasma throughout pregnancy, a non-invasive venipuncture sample can be collected from the … 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 PHN or hospital …

A novel microfluidic device to aid in the search for red blood cell “super-storers”


Friday, March 27, 2020

… A novel microfluidic device to aid in the search for red … Blood Emel Islamzada Donated red blood cell units are a vital component of patient care, supporting patients with a … oxygen efficiently and will be cleared from the recipient’s circulation shortly after transfusion. Being able to …