About IBGRL
International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL) comprises several NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) laboratories at Filton in Bristol, England.
IBGRL was established in 1946 to provide reference services and reagents related to blood transfusion to the transfusion community. Our main functions include:
- maintaining a rare blood donor database via the web: the International Rare Donor Panel
- generating of a range of monoclonal antibodies and soluble recombinant proteins which are commercially available around the world as IBGRL Research Products
- providing specialist clinical diagnostic services which include serology and genotyping
- maintaining a distinguished record of research and development in blood transfusion science
- accreditation, e.g. UKAS and ISO13485
About Red Cell Reference
The Red Cell Reference department undertakes antibody and antigen investigations of a non-routine and complex nature.
About Molecular Diagnostics
The Molecular Diagnostics department offers fetal genotyping to provide molecular typing support for routine maternity and transfusion services.
About IBGRL Research Products
IBGRL Research Products include monoclonal antibodies and soluble recombinant proteins as research and diagnostic tools for use in immunohaematology.