Immunohematology Referral Testing Services – Brampton, ON - NIRL

The National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (NIRL) has been servicing the Canadian transfusion service community for over 50 years. NIRL staff provide testing and consultation to assist in resolving complex serological cases, selection of most appropriate blood for transfusion, providing information on rare blood group antibodies, and medical consultation.

The professional experienced staff has access to advanced serology testing, red cell genotype testing, and extensive rare red cell collection which enables the selection of the most appropriate red cell units. Testing is performed with rigorous quality standards and process controls.

As of April 01, 2020, the Brampton, ON, Diagnostic Services will be expanded to become the new National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory and continue to provide the same level of referral testing and consultation services to hospital customers.

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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Canadian Blood Services
National Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (NIRL)
100 Parkshore Drive
Brampton, ON, L6T 5M1

NIRL Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Tel: 905-494-5295
Fax: 905-494-8131

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Sunday and Statutory Holidays: Closed

Available Immunohematology Referral Tests

Immunohematology Referral Requisitions and Forms

TEST	REQUISITIONS AND FORMS
Red Cell Antibody Investigation	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Discrepancy Resolution (ABO, Rh, Other Major Blood Groups)	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
Transfusion Reaction Investigation	Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) (Peut être rempli en ligne)
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 are available by contacting National Immunohematology Reference Lab (NIRL).

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
After hours: Closed
Sunday and Statutory holidays: Closed

Contact NIRL: 905-494-5295

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