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Blood groups
There are many blood group systems that have been identified, but for transfusion safety the most important one is ABO.
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Antigens and antibodies
Safe and effective transfusion of blood and blood products depends on a solid understanding of the interaction between antigens on the blood’s cellular components and their associated antibodies.
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Donation testing
Australia has one of the safest blood supplies in the world. Lifeblood’s laboratories carry out a range of immunohaematology and infectious disease testing on all donations.
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Red Cell Reference Service
The Red Cell Reference Service provides an internationally recognised scientific and diagnostic service supporting transfusion practice and clinical needs. Its primary role is to determine red cell phenotypes and identify antibodies to help find the most suitable blood for each patient.
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Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services
This expert team delivers agile and efficient transplantation and immunogenetics diagnostic testing services and scientific expertise for solid organ and stem cell transplants and platelet and neutrophil immunobiology diagnostics nationwide.
Learn moreMy Health Record Share by Default Changes, July 2026
Lifeblood laboratories (Red Cell Reference, Platelet and Neutrophil Reference, and Transplantation and Immunogenetics Services) accept referred patient and related donor samples from external pathology services for specialised testing.
Results from these samples are provided to the referring laboratory or requesting clinical unit to make available to the requesting clinician, consistent with NPAAC standards.
Lifeblood currently does not upload patient test results directly to the patient’s MyHealth record, and has been granted an extension to comply with the Modernising My Health Record (Sharing by Default) Act, to 31st December 2027.