Immunohematology Referral Testing Services - Winnipeg, MB

Winnipeg, MB, 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 Winnipeg, MB, Diagnostic Services for Manitoba, locations in eastern Saskatchewan and locations in north western Ontario.

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.

Test Catalogue

Locate a test

Contact Information

Canadian Blood Services
Winnipeg Centre
Diagnostic Services
777 William Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3R4

MB Diagnostic Services Contact Information (PDF)

Hours of Operation

Reference Laboratory

T:204-789-1085

F:204-779-8593

Monday – Friday: 24 hrs
Saturday and Sunday: 24 hrs
Statutory holidays: 24 hrs

Available Immunohematology Referral Tests

Immunohematology Referral Requisitions and Forms

TEST	SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
Red Cell Antibody Investigation	Request for Miscellaneous Testing Requisition (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Discrepancy Resolution (ABO, Rh, Other Major Blood Groups)	Request for Miscellaneous Testing Requisition (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)	Request for Miscellaneous Testing Requisition (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Transfusion Reaction Investigation	Transfusion Reaction Investigation (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Cold Agglutinin Titre	Request for Miscellaneous Testing Requisition (PDF) (Electronic Fillable Form)
Isohemagglutinin Titre	Request for Miscellaneous Testing Requisition (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

Pre-transfusion/Reference Laboratory patient test results are available by contacting the laboratory at 204-789-1085.

Monday to Friday: 24/7
Saturday and Sunday: 24/7
Statutory holidays: 24/7