Indiana Blood Center’s Reference Laboratory is a highly specialized area that focuses attention on the identification and resolution of red cell transfusion-related problems. It is an accredited IRL by the American Association of Blood Banks and maintains satisfactory standing with all inspection agencies. Below is the list of available tests and services that can be requested through the Reference Laboratory.
- Red Cell Antibody Investigations
- Single to Complex Multiple Antibodies
- Auto-antibodies
- Drug-dependant Antibodies
- Antibodies to High- and Low-Incidence Antigens
- Reagent-dependant Reactivity
- Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Investigations
- Transfusion Reaction Investigations
- Aberrant or Discrepant Result Investigations
- Poly agglutination Investigations
- Donor/ Patient Red Cell Phenotype Requests
- Prenatal evaluations including titers
- Procurement of Antigen-Negative Donor Units