Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

• Red Cell Antibody Investigations
  • Aberrant or Discrepant Result Investigations
  • Antibodies to High and Low-incidence Antigens
  • Auto-Antibodies
  • Drug-Dependent Antibodies
  • Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Investigations
  • Reagent-Dependent Reactivity
  • Single to Complex Multiple Antibodies
  • Transfusion Reaction Investigations
• Serologic Troubleshooting Investigations
  • ABO Discrepancies
  • Discrepant Red Cell Antigen Typing
  • Donor/Patient Red Cell Phenotype and Genotype (Serologic and Molecular testing available)
  • Polyagglutination Investigation
  • Prenatal Evaluations (ABO/Rh, ABID, titer)
  • Weak Antigen Expression Investigations
• Blood Service Updates
  • Consultation Request Form Updated
  • Reference Lab Email Encryption for Final Result
  • Reference Lab Tag
• Reference Lab Requests

  Submitting Samples

  To submit a sample for investigation, follow the flowchart or the steps listed below.

  1. Draw the sample (view sample requirements)
  2. Complete the Consultation Request Form 
  3. Call the Reference Lab at 317-916-5188, option 1, to request a courier to pick up the sample
      

  Requesting Rare Units

  To request rare antigen negative blood, follow the flowchart or the steps listed below.

  1. Call the Reference Lab at 317-916-5188, option 1
  2. Speak with the Reference Lab Specialist to arrange for delivery of rare units