Testing requests related to clinical trials and research require a testing contract to be initiated.
Follow the below steps to make enquiries regarding testing and cost:
- Contact our customer relationship manager Augustin Raj AuRaj@redcrossblood.org.au to discuss requirements
- Our staff will provide a quote for review and upon acceptance a testing contract will be issued
- Once the signed contract is returned to Lifeblood the samples can be submitted to the relevant laboratory for testing (using the appropriate request form below)
- If submitting DNA samples for HLA typing refer to the table below for details:
| DNA concentration | DNA volume | |
|---|---|---|
DNA requirements for LABType or NGS * assay performance may be negatively impacted. | 20ng/uL (Minimum: 10-19ng/uL*) | 50uL (Minimum: 20uL) |
Note: For the HLA Real Time assay, 4ug of DNA is required at a concentration >10ng/uL
