A donor organ has the following HLA and ABO types:
A positive
HLA type—A1, A3, B4, B5, DR 6, DR7
Observe the potential recipient information below. Based on UNOS criteria, which recipient
should receive this organ?
A) Recipient 2—5 years old, never received an organ
Current medical condition—stable
A positive
HLA type—A2, A3, B4, B5, DR 6, DR9
Panel reactive antibodies—negative
Time on waiting list—1 year
B) Recipient 3—29 years old, received an organ 2 years ago and has rejected it
Current medical condition—poor
O positive
HLA type—A2, A3, B1, B5, DR 6, DR7
Panel reactive antibodies—negative
Time on waiting list—2 years
C) Recipient 1—65 years old, never received an organ
Current medical condition—poor
B positive
HLA type—A1, A3, B4, B5, DR 6, DR7
Panel reactive antibodies—negative
Time on waiting list—5 years
D) Recipient 4—47 years old, never received an organ
Current medical condition—poor
A positive
HLA type—A1, A3, B4, B10, DR 6, DR7
Panel reactive antibodies—positive; cross-match with donor tissue positive
Time on waiting list—15 years
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