Your Path to a Successful Organ Transplant Starts Here
Facing an organ transplant is one of life’s most challenging journeys, filled with hope and uncertainty. We understand the emotional weight of this moment – the anticipation of renewed health mixed with concerns about compatibility and rejection risks. Our HLA Pre-Transplant Compatibility Test provides the critical information your transplant team needs to ensure the best possible match, giving you confidence as you prepare for this life-changing procedure.
Understanding Your HLA Compatibility Test
This comprehensive test evaluates your immune system’s unique markers to determine how well your body will accept a donor organ. Think of it as a sophisticated “matching system” that helps prevent organ rejection before it can occur. The test examines three critical components:
- HLA DNA Typing: Identifies your specific immune system markers
- Cross-Match Testing: Checks compatibility between your immune cells and potential donor cells
- Antibody Screening: Detects any pre-existing antibodies that could attack the donor organ
This thorough assessment provides your medical team with the essential data needed to select the most compatible donor and plan your transplant strategy.
Who Should Take This Essential Test?
This test is specifically designed for patients preparing for:
- Kidney transplant candidates awaiting a compatible donor
- Liver transplant recipients preparing for surgery
- Patients identified as non-sensitised (no previous exposure to foreign tissue)
- Individuals working with transplant teams in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or Pretoria
- Those who want to maximize their chances of transplant success
If your nephrologist has recommended transplant preparation, this test provides the foundation for your treatment plan.
Why This Test Matters for Your Transplant Success
Proper HLA matching significantly improves your transplant outcomes by:
- Reducing rejection risk by identifying compatible donors
- Extending organ lifespan through better immune compatibility
- Minimizing complications during and after surgery
- Providing peace of mind knowing your team has comprehensive compatibility data
- Supporting faster recovery with properly matched organs
This test represents a crucial investment in your long-term health and transplant success.
Understanding Your Test Results
Your results will provide detailed information about your immune compatibility profile. Our medical team will explain:
- Your specific HLA type and what it means for donor matching
- Cross-match results showing compatibility with potential donors
- Antibody screening outcomes that indicate rejection risk
- How these results guide your transplant team’s donor selection
- Next steps in your transplant preparation journey
Remember: These results are one piece of your comprehensive transplant evaluation, working alongside other medical assessments to ensure the best possible outcome.
Transparent Pricing for Your Peace of Mind
| Test Component | Regular Price | Special Price |
|---|---|---|
| HLA DNA Typing & Compatibility Panel | ZAR 8,250 | ZAR 7,450 |
| Turnaround Time | 10-12 days | |
| Sample Requirements | Multiple blood samples as specified by your transplant team | |
This comprehensive testing represents excellent value compared to the potential costs of transplant complications or rejection episodes.
Why Trust Oracle Genomics With Your Transplant Preparation?
- Nationwide Coverage: Serving patients across South Africa including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria
- Medical Expertise: Specialised testing developed in consultation with leading nephrologists
- Advanced Technology: Using Luminex X-Map technology for superior accuracy
- Proven Reliability: Trusted by transplant centres throughout South Africa
- Patient-Centred Care: Understanding the emotional journey of transplant preparation
Take the Next Step Toward Your Transplant Success
Don’t leave your transplant compatibility to chance. This essential testing provides the foundation for your successful organ transplant journey.
Limited Time Offer: Secure your special pricing of ZAR 7,450 before this essential testing returns to ZAR 8,250. Your transplant success deserves the most thorough preparation available.
Important Sample Collection Information
For accurate results, please ensure:
- Collect specimen preferably 48 hours after dialysis
- Provide doctor’s prescription on letterhead with photographs of recipient and donor
- Complete Consent Form 33 for HLA Typing
- Ship samples refrigerated (DO NOT FREEZE)
- Follow specific tube requirements as outlined by your healthcare provider
