A Network You Can Count On

Our state-of-the-art HLA testing laboratories in Phoenix, Sacramento and Spokane are accredited by CLIA and the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI). Our wide-reaching network allows us to provide the HLA testing procedures you need for programs anywhere in the United States.

Our human leukocyte antigen laboratory testing capabilities include:

• HLA Class I & II low- and high-resolution molecular typing.
• HLA typing for disease association.
• Rapid HLA typing confirmation of deceased donors.
• HLA A & B low-resolution typing for HLA Matched platelet support.
• HLA A & B low-resolution typing of platelet donors.
• Identification of HLA matched platelet products and donors within the Vitalant system.
• HLA antibody identification.
• Non-HLA antibody testing (anti-AT1R and anti-MICA).
• Flow cytometry T and B cell crossmatch.
• Engraftment monitoring (Chimerism testing).
• Emergency backup HLA laboratory services.

HLA Testing Laboratory Services

Vitalant’s human leukocyte antigen testing laboratories (HLA) offer a variety of tests and procedures in the following categories:

• Blood and marrow transplant.
• Solid organ transplant (kidney, lung, heart, and liver).
• Transfusion support.
  • Platelet donor typing.
  • HLA matched/compatible platelet product search.
• HLA Class I & II antibody ID.
• Disease association testing.
• Post-transplant chimerism monitoring.