Does Cord Blood Registry perform HLA typing on the cord blood samples?
No. CBR does not do any HLA typing prior to storage because it is not necessary until the sample is retrieved for use. At that point in time, your insurance provider would cover the costs of this test for both the donor and the recipient, which will determine if the sample is a match for the patient. The testing we do is performed to ensure sample safety, processing quality assurance, and sample viability.
