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How would i determine if my family members are a match for bone marrow transplant?
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Blood test: Matching involves typing human leukocyte antigen (hla) tissue. The antigens on the surface of these special white blood cells determine the genetic make-up of a person's immune system. There are at least 100 hla antigens; however, it is believed that there are a few major antigens that determine whether a donor and recipient match. The others are considered "minor" and their effect on a successful.
Answered 2/1/2012
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HLA testing: Blood is drawn for sophisticated testing called hla testing. It takes about 3 weeks to get test results and compare with the recipient's hla testing.
Answered 1/5/2019
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