HLA-DP Typing: Your Key to Successful Organ Transplantation
When facing the possibility of an organ transplant, the uncertainty can feel overwhelming. The HLA-DP Typing Test provides the critical genetic information that bridges the gap between hope and successful transplantation. This specialized test examines specific tissue compatibility markers that are essential for matching donors and recipients, giving you and your medical team the confidence needed to proceed with life-saving procedures.
Understanding HLA-DP Typing
HLA-DP typing is a sophisticated genetic analysis that examines specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes – DPA1 and DPB1 – which play a crucial role in immune system recognition. These genes help determine whether your body will accept or reject a transplanted organ. Unlike basic HLA typing, DP-specific analysis provides deeper insight into tissue compatibility, particularly important for bone marrow and solid organ transplants where precise matching significantly impacts success rates.
Our advanced Reverse SSOP – Luminex methodology ensures exceptional accuracy in detecting these critical genetic markers, providing your transplant team with reliable data for making informed decisions about your care.
Who Needs HLA-DP Typing?
This test is essential for:
- Organ transplant candidates awaiting kidney, liver, heart, or lung transplantation
- Bone marrow transplant patients requiring precise donor matching
- Living donor-recipient pairs being evaluated for compatibility
- Patients with family members considering directed donation
- Individuals with autoimmune conditions that may require future transplantation
If you’re on a transplant waiting list or being evaluated as a potential donor, this test provides the genetic clarity needed for successful outcomes.
Why HLA-DP Typing Matters for Your Transplant Success
Precise HLA-DP matching offers significant benefits:
- Reduced rejection risk – Better matching means lower chances of organ rejection
- Improved long-term outcomes – Well-matched transplants typically last longer
- Fewer complications – Reduced need for aggressive immunosuppressive medications
- Faster recovery – Better matched organs typically function more quickly
- Peace of mind – Knowing your genetic compatibility reduces pre-transplant anxiety
For South African patients, this testing can mean the difference between a successful transplant and ongoing medical challenges.
Understanding Your HLA-DP Results
Your results will provide detailed information about your specific HLA-DPA1 and DPB1 genes. These results help your transplant team:
- Determine compatibility with potential donors
- Calculate the likelihood of successful transplantation
- Plan appropriate immunosuppressive therapy if needed
- Make informed decisions about transplant timing and donor selection
Our medical team is available to help you understand your results and what they mean for your transplant journey. We provide clear, patient-friendly explanations alongside the technical data your doctors need.
Transparent Pricing for Essential Testing
| Test Option | Price | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard HLA-DP Typing | ZAR 2,600 | 10-12 days |
| Special Price | ZAR 2,350 | 10-12 days |
Considering the average cost of managing transplant rejection can exceed ZAR 50,000, this investment in precise matching provides exceptional value and potential long-term savings.
Sample Requirements
For accurate testing, we require:
- 4 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR
- 6 mL (3 mL minimum) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube
- Ship refrigerated – DO NOT FREEZE
- Doctor’s prescription on letterhead with 1 photograph each of recipient and donor, duly stamped
- Consent form for HLA Typing for Solid Organ Transplant (Form 33) – mandatory
Why Trust Oracle Genomics for Your Transplant Testing?
With nationwide coverage across South Africa including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria, we make essential transplant testing accessible to all patients. Our expertise in transplant immunology, combined with state-of-the-art laboratory technology, ensures you receive the most accurate and reliable results available.
We work closely with nephrologists, hematologists, gastroenterologists, and surgeons across South Africa to support successful transplant outcomes. Our commitment to accuracy and patient care has made us a trusted partner in the South African medical community.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Transplant Success
Don’t let uncertainty delay your path to better health. Schedule your HLA-DP Typing test today and give your transplant team the genetic information they need for optimal matching and successful outcomes.
Limited time special pricing available. Contact us today to secure your testing at the reduced rate of ZAR 2,350.
