Transplantation of the sensitized patient: Histocompatibility testing

Abstract

A component necessary for successful transplantation of the sensitized patient is timely and high quality support from the histocompatibility laboratory that helps guide selection of the best route to transplantation and the clinical care of the patient. Responsibilities of the laboratory include risk assessment, HLA typing, and accurate antibody characterization. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2013.