Immunohematology Referral Testing Services – Saskatchewan
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 (PDF)
Available Immunohematology Referral Tests
Immunohematology Referral Requisitions and Forms
TEST | REQUISITIONS AND FORMS |
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Red Cell Antibody Investigation | Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) |
Discrepancy Resolution (ABO, Rh, Other Major Blood Groups) | Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) |
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) | Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) |
Transfusion Reaction Investigation | Request for Serological Investigation (PDF) Demande D'Investigation Serologique (PDF) |
RBC Genotyping Testing for RHCE and Extended Blood Groups | Requisition for Blood Group Genotyping - Patient (NIRL) (PDF) |
RHD Genotyping | Request for RHD Genotyping (PDF) RHD Genotyping (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF) Demande de génotypage RhD (PDF) |
Test for Anti-IgA | Patient Request for Anti-IgA Testing (PDF) Test for Anti-IgA (Frequently Asked Questions) (PDF) |
Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma Requisitions | International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (PDF) Guidance for Completion of International Blood Group Laboratory Requisition |
Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma Consent | Consent for Release of Neonatal Test Results (PDF) |
Fetal Genotyping from Maternal Plasma Instructions | Fetal Genotyping on Maternal Plasma Collection Site Instructions (PDF) Fetal Genotyping on Maternal Blood Testing Criteria and Collection Instructions (PDF) |
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.