Thread: Sibling was not tested for pediatric AA patient
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Old Sat May 8, 2010, 08:36 AM
Paul Paul is offline
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Hi Becca,

Our experience was that the treating doctors rushed the sibling HLA testing when our son was diagnosed with VSAA in 2006. As soon as it was determined his younger brother was not a match, ATG began. I would have the preliminary HLA testing done now for peace of mind and to know what your potential options are in the event circumstances change in the future.
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Son diagnosed 3/2006 with VSAA at age of 4 years old; No sibling match; received IST with CsA, counts reached normal level after about 6 months; Currently in remission.
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