Harmonization of Histocompatibility Typing Terms Statement
The purpose of the Harmonization of Histocompatibility Typing Terms Statement is to recommend and to initiate discussion regarding terminology, definitions of resolution levels, format for reporting HLA assignments and match reporting for transplantation. This initiative began in February of 2010. Representative members of the groups listed below have met via conference calls over the past seven months to prepare this document. We now request and welcome your participation in this effort.
Please respond with your comments and suggestions to Leslie Clark () at the ASHI office no later than December 31, 2010. In the subject line indicate that you are responding to the Harmonization of Histocompatibility Typing Terms Statement. Leslie will organize the comments and the Harmonization Group will review all comments in January 2011. The collective Harmonization of Histocompatibility Typing Terms statement will then be made public. It is our hope that each organization will incorporate the terminology and match reporting recommendations into their standards and guidance documents.
Harmonization Group 2010
Marcelo Fernandez-Vina (ASHI)
Harriet Noreen (ASHI, NMDP)
Cyndi Taves (ASHI)
Dawn Wagenknecht (ASHI)
Brad Eisenbrey (CAP)
Gottfried Fischer (EFI)
Carolyn Hurley (NMDP, WMDA)
Helen Heslop (ASBMT)
Eduardo Nunes(AABB)
Kay Poulton (EFI)
Nicoletta Sacchi (W MDA)
Kara Wacker (FACT)
ATTACHMENT FOR REVIEW
Harmonization of Histocompatibility Typing Terms Statement
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