Competency information

Details

HLA type a deceased potential donor according to local protocols and complete a donor HLA report form for submission to NHSBT-ODT.

Considerations

  • How to assure the quality of personal practice.
  • Interpretation of HLA typing data.
  • Current HLA nomenclature.
  • Requirements for ODT reporting of HLA typing results.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for crossmatch and transplantation within the national deceased donor organ allocation scheme.
# 3 Outcome Analyse and report laboratory tests for donor and recipient compatibility to facilitate transplantation within the national deceased donor organ allocation scheme.