Father’s ABO RhD and Phenotyping (Maternal clinically significant antibody or RhD negative)

Test description

Testing for ABO/RhD and phenotype is performed on the father's specimen when: 1) mother has a clinically significant antibody to determine risk of HDFN in the fetus or 2) mother is RhD negative to determine Rh Immune Globulin (RhIG) eligibility.

_{Note: Only submit when requested by Canadian Blood Services}

Father’s ABO/RhD and Phenotyping (PDF)

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Specimen and requisition requirements

Note: Only submit when requested by Canadian Blood Services

Specimen(s):
One (1) 6 ml EDTA (lavender) tube, mixed thoroughly by gentle agitation.
Label specimen with the required minimum information: patient's last name, first name, PHN or Unique Lifetime Identifier (ULI) and Date of collection

Complete Requisition (must include):

Maternal Information: mother's last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or ULI
Expected date of delivery (EDD)
Patient (father) last name, first name, date of birth and PHN or ULI
Clinic and Health Care Provider name, complete address, phone and fax number
Phlebotomist ID information
Date of collection

Requisition

Perinatal Testing for Red Blood Cell Serology (PDF)
(Electronic Fillable Form)

Pre-shipping storage

Recommended Refrigeration 1-10°C

Shipping instructions

Submit samples as soon as possible after collection.

Shipping
Ship in a container that will maintain temperature at ≥1°C.
Select shipping method for container to arrive at testing site within 48 hours.

Note: Protect from freezing.

Send to

Canadian Blood Services
Edmonton Centre
8249 114 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2R8
Attention: Diagnostic Services Perinatal Laboratory
Tel: 780-431-8765
Fax: 780-431-8747