Match likelihood among various racial/ethnic groups for HLA match levels ranging from 5/8 to 8/8¹⁰ 

An analysis of the NMDP Registry revealed the HLA match likelihood at 5/8 to 8/8 levels for donors of all ages (a) and those age 35 or younger (b) in 21 racial/ethnic groups. At a match level of 5/8 or higher, the match likelihood was nearly 100% for all patients regardless of patient race/ethnicity or donor age.