The Histocompatibility Laboratory performs Human
Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) testing for solid organ and bone marrow transplantation.
Also, HLA testing is performed for platelet matching, disease association
studies, and various research applications.
Testing for
solid organ transplantation involves HLA typing of the recipient and
donor, as well as lymphocyte crossmatching and antibody screening. Bone
marrow transplant testing entails HLA typing of the recipient and donor.
Testing for platelet matching usually includes HLA Class I typing in
addition to Class I antibody screening. In the case of disease association
studies and research applications, HLA typing is performed for the specific
antigen requested.
For additional information,
please refer to the Pathology
Laboratories Handbook.
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