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HLA Typing for Bone Marrow


General
  Clinical Use: HLA Typing is performed for Haematopoietic Cell Transplant (HCT)/ Bone Marrow Transplant on potential recipients and donors in order to investigate histocompatibility to identify the best donor for transplant for the treatment of haematological disorders such as AML, ALL and MDS.
Patients require 2 HLA typing tests to be performed on 2 separate samples taken at least 30 mins apart. The HLA typing test can be performed on DNA extracted either from a blood sample or buccal/saliva sample.
  Availability: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
  Aliases/Synonyms: HLA Typing for Bone Marrow Transplant,   HLA Typing for Family Studies,   HLA Typing for HCT,   HLA Typing for HSCT,  
  Code: IHLA (Plus SWABXI for COPAN Swabs)
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
  Hyperlink: https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/SOP-2524.pdf
  Unit of Measure: Refer to reference interval
  Reference Interval:
Refer to report or laboratory


Collection Requirements
  Container: Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD),   or,   Buccal Swab (BUCCAL),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 10mL
  Collection Instructions: COPAN FLOQ Swabs OR Oragene Buccal kits for paediatric collections can be ordered via:
* QEII Network Coordinator - Specimen Collection: 0409 689 311
* FSH Network Coordinator - Specimen Collection: 0460 327 452
Refer to hyperlink for COPAN FLOQ swab collection instructions.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
EDTA (LAVENDER)
COPAN FLOQ Swabs x 3
ORAGENE Buccal Kit (Paediatric Only)
  Processing Instructions: Store sample at room temperature.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 10mL
  Stability:
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Immunogenetics Molecular Immunology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8006


Last Updated : 01-05-2026 08:02