How is bone marrow matching done?

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How is bone marrow matching done?

2006-06-23 16:23:06 · 2 answers · asked by johnnie_91748 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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They look at your HLA types...

These are molecules "advanced" that are present in one's DNA, that rearrange to make antibodies. There are three classes, HLA-A, B, and C.

There are many types within each class, and so they look for a match which has the closest similarity (along with blood type) to the individual who needs bone marrow.

2006-06-23 16:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by uofgleam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They match the DNA that's produced in the bone marrow. But drawing bone marrow hurts like hell. A blood test works just as well.

2006-06-23 16:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋