May 5, 2004 -- Editor's Note: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) can now allow human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching to affected siblings for stem cell transplantation, according to a report of ...

Transplantation of hematopoietic cells from unrelated donors can cure blood disorders but carries a significant risk of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The risk is higher when the recipient ...

Human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) is a protein located on the surface of your white blood cells. An HLA-B27 test is a blood test that identifies HLA-B27 proteins. Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) ...

Evaluation of previous HLA typing for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Clinical Coordinator Office prior to consult appointments (includes review of CIL and outside lab typing). Review and advice on ...

HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) typing is important in organ transplantation protocols, as they determine the likelihood of rejection. The HLA system is little understood, however. In simple terms, the ...