Genomics Testing Laboratory

Ordering Information
Testing is requested via a Genomics Testing Laboratory Form. Forms are located on this Web site or may be ordered through the lab at 206-292-1860. Form must be fully completed to avoid delay in testing. Refer to the Table below when making a blood group selection.

Blood Groups Test Selection

TABLE 1

Blood Group System Allele(s)
Rhesus Presence of D gene (exon 7; intron4)
Weak D, Partial D
D pseudogene (D negative)
E; e
C; c
D zygosity*
Kell K1 (K); K2 (k); Jsa; Jsb
Duffy Fya; Fyb; GATA box mutation
Kidd Jka; Jkb
MNS M; N; S; s; glycophorin B (GPB expression)
Dombrock Doa; Dob; rare - Hy; Gy; Jo
Red Cell Genotyping for Multiple Blood Groups C/c; E/e; K/k; Jsa/Jsb; Kpa/Kpb; Fya/ Fyb (silencing mutation); Fyx; Jka/Jkb; MN; S/s (silencing S); Lua/Lub; Doa/Dob; Hy+/Hy-; Joa+/Joa-; LWa/LWb; Dia/Dib; Coa/Cob; Sc1/Sc2

Labeling Samples
All samples must be properly labeled and information must agree with the identification on the RFT:

  • If a sample is identified by name, there must also be a numeric identifier which may include Hospital number, SS#, birth date, or other coded identifier.
  • A draw date needs to be on the sample and also the RFT.

Submission and Transporting
Send the sample together with the completed RFT to:

Puget Sound Blood Center
Genomics Testing Laboratory
921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Samples must be sent in a sealed, leak-proof container marked with a biohazard sticker to comply with OSHA safety standards. Samples should be shipped at ambient temperature. For more information refer to the sample requirements page.

Turn Around Time

  • Many test results can be reported within 72 hours of receipt of the sample.
  • RhD zygosity testing and hemophilia mutations may take up to two weeks.
  • A fax of the results can be requested on the request for testing form (RFT). The fax number must be provided.