Red cell diagnostic products (RCDP) are used for testing to:
- identify the blood group of human red blood cells
- detect red blood cell antibodies
- control, standardise and validate routine haematology tests.
RCDP are used in laboratory tests for blood typing and cross-matching. These tests make sure blood transfusion patients receive blood that matches their own.
Supply of RCDP
We negotiate and manage a range of contracts for Australia's supply of blood and blood products and services. Learn more about suppliers and commercial supply contracts.
We have re-established supply arrangements to provide RCDP to Approved Recipients (which includes public sector laboratories and blood banking laboratories) from 1 July 2025. Approved Recipients as at 30 June 2025 will be able to continue purchasing Red Cell Diagnostic Products from 1 July 2025 subject to endorsement by the respective state and territory departments of health.
These arrangements will remain in place at least until 30 June 2028.
The Australian, state and territory governments jointly fund RCDP purchases made under these standing offer arrangements. From 1 July 2025, supply of these products is no longer subject to a funding cap or separate payment of delivery costs.
Buying RCDP or reporting product issues
We have standing offer contracts with the following companies until at least 30 June 2028.
You can see available products and how much they cost from each supplier in the RCDP price list. You can contact the suppliers to place an order for RCDP or report an issue with a product.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 224 354
Fax: +61 2 9914 2888
Email: orders_australia@bio-rad.com
Grifols Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 339 479
Fax: +61 3 9535 9300
Email: australia_orders@grifols.com
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Australia Pty Ltd (Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd)
QuidelOrtho (Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Australia Pty Ltd)
Phone: 1800 032 359
Email: ordersanz@quidelortho.com
Immulab Pty Ltd
Phone: 1300 369 559
Fax: +61 3 8833 7890
Email: immulaborders@paragoncare.com.au
Get in touch
Public pathology laboratories should first direct queries to their state or territory department of health.
To give direct feedback about any of our blood product suppliers, email supply.management.plasma@blood.gov.au.
Last updated: 01 Jul 2024