Samples collected from pregnant women =12 weeks gestation are accepted for testing.
Two EDTA whole blood samples containing at least 6 mL each are needed for the assay. (A minimum of 2.5mL of harvested plasma is required to perform testing.)
Label each sample with a minimum of 2 identifiers (preferably 3).
Note: Identifiers must include full name and at least one of either date of birth or unique medical record number.
Samples must be provided with a completed request form with a minimum of 3 identifiers and include the referring organisation’s contact details and any relevant clinical information. Note: Ensure samples and request forms display identical information.
Samples should be stored at 2-8°C.
Samples must be received and processed by the Red Cell Reference Laboratory within 72 hours of collection.
The samples should be packed with a frozen ice brick, but should not be in direct contact with the ice brick to avoid haemolysis.  
Send the sample to the QLD Red Cell Reference Laboratory, via the address below as soon as possible following collection.
QLD Red Cell Reference Laboratory Australian Red Cross Blood Service
44 Musk Avenue (delivery via Blamey Street) Kelvin Grove, Queensland AUSTRALIA 4059
Phone: +61 7 3838 9493
Fax: +61 7 3838 9410

Ensure the following forms for the ARCBS Reference Laboratory have been completed and signed:
(1) REQUEST FOR NON INVASIVE PRENATAL ASSESSMENT FOR RHD FOR A SPECIFIC PATIENT
(2) Red Cell Reference Referral Form

The DNA Laboratory reserves the right to refuse receipt of samples not adhering to the above requirements