Test for Anti-IgA
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Specimen and requisition requirements
Specimen:
Minimum 2 mL separated serum (not collected in SST gel). Wrap sample caps with parafilm.
Label specimen with the required minimum information: patient’s last name, first name, PHIN or hospital number or other unique identifier, date of collection, facility name, and phlebotomist initials.
Complete Requisition (must include):
- Patient's last name, first name, date of birth and PHIN or hospital number or other unique identifier
- Facility Name
- Physician/Health Care Provider name
- Phlebotomist name, classification, initial
- Date/time of collection
- Name, facility, address, contact number of individual to whom the report will be sent
Requisition(s)
Patient Request for Anti-IgA Testing (PDF)
(Electronic Fillable Form)
Test for Anti-IgA (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF)
(Electronic Fillable Form)
Pre-shipping storage
Frozen (-20◦C or lower).
Shipping instructions
Sample MUST be sent frozen with dry ice.
Select shipping method for container to arrive at testing site within 24 hours.
Send to
Canadian Blood Services
Winnipeg Centre
Diagnostic Services Crossmatch Laboratory
777 William Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3R4
Tel: 204-789-1085
Fax: 204-779-8593