Definitions for "Tissue typing"
The examination of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) in a patient. Tissue typing is done for all donors and recipients in kidney transplantation to help match the donor and recipient. Transplant List - After evaluation a patient is added to the national transplant list by the transplant centre. When a donor organ becomes available, the computer generates a list of potential recipients based on factors identified within the organ allocation schemes.
A blood test that helps evaluate how closely the tissues of the donor match those of the recipient.
A test done on the recipient and the potential donor to check compatibility.