LifeSource - Chicagoland's Blood Center

LifeSource Testing Services has had years of experience in performing large volume testing. Our current testing volume is over 500,000 samples on an annual basis and we provide testing services for more than 65 clients. The advantages of a high volume testing environment results in competitive pricing for reagents and related supplies, as well as a rapid response from external suppliers of service for testing instrumentation. At the same time, staff are committed to meeting your needs and quickly resolving any issues that may arise. LifeSource values each client, regardless of size.

As a high-volume laboratory, LifeSource enjoys competitive pricing for reagents, equipment, and supplies as well as a rapid response from suppliers of services for instrumentation.

Since we believe that our testing laboratory represents an extension of our testing clients’ operations and their FDA licenses/registrations, our commitment to quality and conformance to regulations is driven by our corporate values and the culture in which we operate.

At the same time staff are committed to meeting client needs and quickly resolving any issues that may arise.

To arrange Testing Services, call 1-888-203-9429

Current clients include

Independent Blood Centers
Hospital Blood Centers
Manufacturers/Plasma Centers
Cord Blood Banks
HCT/P facilities
Hospital and Independent Laboratories

LifeSource Services feature:

Full-service donor testing including nucleic acid testing with competitive pricing
Fast turnaround time – results by noon the next day
Customized services for each client – order one test or a panel of tests
60+ staff dedicated to meeting customer needs.
Knowledgeable staff of SBBs, MTs, and MLTs
State of the Art technology including Abbott Prism, Roche s201 System, and Olympus PK, Olympus Tango
Rigorous cGMP laboratory environment and process controls
Comprehensive Quality Assurance program
Contingency and emergency back-up testing
Consultation by experienced and knowledgeable medical and technical staff
Interface capabilities to most computer systems
Easy transportation and assistance with shipping arrangements and validations
Convenient to several local airports

Available Tests Include:

All Required Donor Tests

ABO and Rh
Screening for Unexpected Red Blood Cell Antibodies
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
Antibody to Hepatitis B Virus Core Antigen (anti-HBc)
Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus (anti-HCV)
Antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Types 1 and 2
Antibodies to Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Types I and Type II
Serologic Test for Syphilis
Nucleic Acid Testing
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
- HIV - 1 Virus (HIV)
- West Nile Virus (WNV)
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Other Available Tests

Antibody to Cytomegalovirus (anti-CMV)
Sickle Cell Screening
Antibody Identification
Antigen Typing
Confirmatory tests
Antibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (Immunity / Blood exposure) - (anti-HBs)
QC Testing of Blood Products
Total Cholesterol Testing
Chagas testing
Lipid Profile
Hepatitis B Virus (NAT)

Complete Test List

To arrange Testing Services, call 1-888-203-9429