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Gulf Coast Blood's National Donor Testing Services Laboratory offers accurate and rapid detection and confirmation of a variety of infectious and viral disease markers as well as ABO/Rh and the detection of antibodies to red cell antigens.

 

As a trusted partner, we offer a smooth and reliable solution for organizations that need to outsource their testing, including:

  • Exceptional Quality Assurance: Our integrated quality system ensures compliance with FDA and AABB standards, maintaining the highest level of patient care.
  • Advanced Technology: We employ state-of-the-art technology to deliver accurate results with rapid turnaround times.
  • Round-the-Clock Service: We offer 24/7/365 testing, ensuring your testing needs are met without delay.
  • Dedicated Support: From expert MIS assistance to experienced audit support, we are committed to exceptional customer service.

Tests Performed:

Assay
Details
HBsAg
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Abbott Laboratories Alinity s

U.S. License No. 2094

CE 001922 0011

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Anti-HBc
Antibody to Hepatitis B Virus Core Antigen

Abbott Laboratories Alinity s

U.S. License No. 2095

CE 010051 0105

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Anti-HCV II
Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus Type II

Abbott Laboratories Alinity s

U.S. License No. 2095

CE 010051 0153

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Anti-HIV-1/2 +O
Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 +O and HIV-1 p24 Antigen

Abbott Laboratories Alinity s

U.S. License No. 2095

CE 010051 0102

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Anti-HTLV- I/II
Anti-Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I/II

Abbott Laboratories Alinity s

U.S. License No. 2095

CE 010051 0106

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Anti-Chagas
Antibody to Trypanosoma cruzi Antigen

Abbott Laboratories Alinity s

U.S. License No. 2095

CE 010051 0106

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Assay
Details
MPX
Cobas MPX Multiplex Assay Test (HIV-1, HCV, HBV)
Roche Diagnostics
U.S. License No. 1636, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented January 2023

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West Nile Virus
Cobas WNV Assay (West Nile Virus RNA)

Roche Diagnostics
U.S. License No. 1636, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented April 2023​

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HAV, Parvovirus B19
Cobas DPX Duplex Assay Test (HAV, Parvovirus B19)

Roche Diagnostics
U.S. License No. 1636, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented April 2023

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Assay
Details
ABO/Rh Automated Analyzer Reagents
PK Blood Grouping Reagents Test (ABO, Rh, Kell Systems)

Beckman Coulter Inc.
U.S. License No. 1744, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented September 2014​

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PK Reagent Red Blood Cells Test (A1 and B)

Beckman Coulter Inc.
U.S. License No. 1744, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented September 2020

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Alternate ABO/Rh Immucor NEO
Blood Grouping Reagent Test (ABO Typing)
Immucor, Inc.
U.S. License No. 986, FDA Approved
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Reagent Red Blood Cells (ABO Serum Grouping)
Immucor, Inc.
U.S. License No. 986, FDA Approved

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Capture-R Ready-Screen Test
Capture-R Ready-Screen Test (Detection of Unexpected IgG Antibodies)
Immucor, Inc.
U.S. License No. 886
Implemented March 2017

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Capture-R Ready-Screen Test (Pooled Cells for Unexpected IgG Antibodies)
Immucor, Inc.
U.S. License No. 886
Implemented March 2018

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Assay
Details
ORTHO® T. cruzi ELISA Test System

(Antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi)

ORTHO® T. cruzi ELISA Test System (Antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi)

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
U.S. License No. 1236, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented September 2014

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ORTHO® Anti-HCV 3.0 Antibodies

ORTHO® HCV Version 3.0 ELISA Test System (Anti-HCV Antibodies)
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
U.S. License No. 1236, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented: September 2014

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Chagas ESA
ABBOTT ESA Chagas (Trypanosoma cruzi, E. coli Recombinant Antigen)

Abbott Diagnostics
REF 8L34, G1-0297/R08
Revised June 2014

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BioRad HIV 1-2+O PI

GS HIV-1/HIV-2 PLUS O EIA (HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies)
Bio-Rad Laboratories
U.S. License No. 1109, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented January 2016

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Geenius HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay

(HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies)
Geenius HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay (HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies)

Bio-Rad Laboratories
U.S. License No. 1109, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented August 2019

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Avioq HTLV-I/II Microelisa System
Avioq HTLV-I/II Microelisa System

Avioq, Inc.
U.S. License No. 1595, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented 2009

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MP Diagnostics HTLV Blot 2.4 Western Blot Assay
MP Diagnostics HTLV Blot 2.4 Western Blot Assay

MP Biomedicals, LLC
U.S. License No. 1245, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented July 2016

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CAPTIA™ Syphilis – Trinity Biotech
CAPTIA™ Syphilis-G Test System (T. pallidum IgG Antibodies)

Trinity Biotech
U.S. License No. 800-970, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented October 2013

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Assay
Details
Alinity® s HBsAg Confirmatory Assay 
Alinity® s HBsAg Confirmatory Assay (Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)

Abbott Laboratories
U.S. License No. 2094, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented June 2019

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DonorScreen-HLA Class I and Class II Assay
DonorScreen-HLA Class I and Class II Assay (Anti-HLA Class I and Class II Antibodies)

Immucor GTI Diagnostics, Inc.
U.S. License No. Not Listed, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented: 2018

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PreciseType™ HEA Molecular BeadChip Test
PreciseType™ HEA Molecular BeadChip Test (Human Erythrocyte Antigen Determination)

Immucor GTI Diagnostics
U.S. License No. Not Listed, CE Marked Equivalent
Implemented April 2014

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