Test Overview
Molecular Typing (SSO or qPCR)
At the UMHS Histocompatibility Laboratory potential transplant recipients are typed for HLA-A, B, C, DRB1,3,4,5, DQB1, DQA1, DPB1, and DPA1 loci by medium/low resolution molecular methods (Antigen level). When a potential related or unrelated living donor is considered for transplant, the HLA typing of the donor is performed to evaluate compatibility. Donors are typed for the same HLA loci as the recipient. The donor typing is used in conjunction with the antibody profile of the recipient and a virtual crossmatch is performed to assess compatibility.
HLA Typing is genetic typing, and the data will not change. Typing cannot be performed multiple times on the same patient or donor.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
5 days
- HLA REPORT
- HLA Class I Low Resolution
- HLA Class II Low Resolution
- HLSOD
- HLFXM
- TISSUE TYPING
- TTYPE
- SOND
- New Kidney Donor
- Kidney Transplant Donor
- Flow Crossmatch, Kidney Donor
- HLA Crossmatch Flow
- HLA Typing Class I and II
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in sufficient yellow top (ACD) solution A tubes. Send intact specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Additional Information
Test includes HLA Typing Class I & II.