HLA Tissue Typing Class I & Class II (Donor)

Specimen Required

10cc EDTA Whole Blood

Fasting Required

Purpose of the HLA Tissue Typing Class I & Class II (Donor) Test

Donors are typically tested for HLA tissue typing when they register to become an organ or tissue donor or when they are identified as a potential donor for a specific recipient.

When this HLA Tissue Typing Class I & Class II (Donor) test is required

The test result indicates the HLA alleles present in the donor’s tissue. This information is used to match the donor with a recipient who requires an organ or tissue transplant. The closer the match between the donor and recipient HLA alleles, the greater the chance of a successful transplant.

What the HLA Tissue Typing Class I & Class II (Donor) Test Detects

HLA tissue typing for a donor is used to match potential organ and tissue donors with recipients who require a transplant. The closer the match between the donor and recipient HLA alleles, the greater the chance of a successful transplant.

Preparation for the HLA Tissue Typing Class I & Class II (Donor) Test

HLA tissue typing for a donor determines the presence of HLA alleles in the donor’s tissue.

Sample Requirements

No specific test preparation is needed for the donor.

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