Immunohematology Referral Testing Services - Vancouver, BC

Overview

Vancouver, BC, Diagnostic Services , 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 Vancouver, BC Diagnostic Services for British Columbia, and Yukon.

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
BC & Yukon Centre
Diagnostic Services
4750 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9

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Hours of Operation

Reference Laboratory
Tel: 604-707-3444
TF: 1-888-332-5663 ext. 3444
Fax # 604-874-6582

Monday – Friday: 7 a.m.– 5 p.m. PT
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Statutory holidays: Closed

Available Immunohematology Referral Tests

Immunohematology Referral Requisitions and Forms

TEST	REQUISITIONS AND FORMS
Red Cell Antibody Investigation	Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Discrepancy Resolution (ABO, Rh, Other Major Blood Groups)	Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)	Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Transfusion Reaction Investigation	Antibody Investigation Requisition BC (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
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) Information Regarding Limited Availability of RHD Genotyping Kits (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)

Requesting Test Results

Reference Laboratory patient test results for British Columbia, Yukon and Saskatchewan are available by contacting the Diagnostic Services Reference Laboratory

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
After Hours / Saturday / Sunday and Statutory Holidays Closed

Contact Diagnostic Services Reference Laboratory 604-707-3444

After hours (for urgent requests only)
Contact On Call Technologist 604-876-7219 ext. 7219

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.