HLA typing A, B, C, DRB1, DQB1 loci Class I & II (NGS)

Test Name

HLA typing A, B, C, DRB1, DQB1 loci Class I & II (NGS)

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

H0015e

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

High resolution typing ( A, B, C, DRB1, DQB1

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

Sample by Thursday & Monday and Report on Monday& Friday

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL UTILITY

The primary use for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing is to match organ and tissue transplant recipients with compatible donors.

SPECIMEN STABILITY

Ship at 2-8°C, Do not freeze

METHODOLOGY

NGS with illumina Miseq

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

SPECIMEN TYPE

6-10 mL Peripheral blood in EDTA (Lavender top) Tube

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Test?

HLA typing A, B, C, DRB1, DQB1 loci Class I & II (NGS)

What does it measure?

HLA typing is a genetic test used to match patients and donors for bone marrow, cord blood, or organ transplants

How to prepare yourself for the test?

When should you consider this test/ when this test is recommended?

Prior to transplant, potential donors are tested when they are being evaluated for compatibility with a specific recipient or are signing up with a national donor registry.

Test Process/ how is the (test name) test performed?

NGS with illumina Miseq

What are the risks of the (test name) test?

No risk

How to read the test report?/ What the results may indicate?

The typing result of the recipient is compared to those of the potential donor. Results indicate how many antigens match and how many antigen mismatches are present.