External clinical trials and research

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:

  1. Contact our customer relationship manager Augustin Raj AuRaj@redcrossblood.org.au to discuss requirements
  2. Our staff will provide a quote for review and upon acceptance a testing contract will be issued
  3. 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)
  4. If submitting DNA samples for HLA typing refer to the table below for details:
 DNA concentrationDNA 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

New South Wales (NSW) Immunogenetics Request Form

New South Wales (NSW) Immunogenetics Request Form

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South Australia (SA) Tissue Typing Services Request Form

South Australia (SA) Tissue Typing Services Request Form

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Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service Request Form

Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service Request Form

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