Comparison of sequence‐specific oligonucleotide probe vs next generation sequencing for HLA‐A, B, C, DRB1, DRB3/B4/B5, DQA1, DQB1, DPA1, and DPB1 typing: Toward single‐pass high‐resolution HLA typing in support of solid organ and hematopoietic cell transplant programs

Many clinical laboratories supporting solid organ transplant programs use multiple HLA genotyping technologies, depending on individual laboratory needs. Sequence‐specific primers and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) serve the rapid turnaround necessary for deceased donor workup, while sequence‐specific oligonucleotide probe (SSOP) technology is widely employed for higher volumes. When clinical need mandates high‐resolution data,...