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
  • Reference Lab Email Encryption for Final Result
  • Reference Lab Tag
  • Updated Charge Process
• 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 (updated 01/01/19)
  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