ABOUT CARTER BLOODCARE IRL
United Blood Services uses a network of AABB-accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratories (IRL) for complex antibody identification work-ups. Carter BloodCare IRL is in our network.
The IRL provides serological consultation and reference laboratory services to assist hospitals in solving patient antibody and typing problems.
It also offers platelet crossmatching to supply compatible platelet pheresis to patients who have become refractory to random donor platelets.
The IRL is staffed 24 hrs/ 7 days a week. Holidays are staffed on an on call basis.
| CLIA Number: | 45D0486048 |
| Medical Director: | Laurie J. Sutor, MD |
Routine testing uses in-date FDA licensed reagents and kits when available. Non-licensed reagents may be required in complex evaluations when licensed reagents are not available. Suitable controls are tested when using non-licensed reagents.
The IRL is located at:
2205 Highway 121
Bedford, TX 76021
Download and view Carter AABB Accreditation Certificate.
Download and view Carter CLIA Certificate.