Histocompatibility
Testing – Procedure - 3
Microcytotoxicity test for HLA antibodies:
U similar to
that used for class I HLA except:
\ HLA
containing cells are used to react with serum (antibodies) of recipient
U the
following antibodies are tested for:
\ HLA
cytotoxic antibodies
\ HLA
autoantibodies
\ Donor
specific alloantibodies
donor serum +
recipient cells crossmatched to ensure compatibility
