Tissue Type Test

Histocompatibility Testing, HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen), Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)

How To Prepare

If you are donating tissue or blood cells, your doctor may want to talk about your medical history—such as a history of cancer, infections, high-risk behaviors, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and foreign travel. This may be important in understanding whether your donor tissue can be used.

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: September 15, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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