Histocompatibility Laboratory

A Histocompatibility Laboratory specializes in testing and matching tissue, such as organs or stem cells, between donors and recipients to ensure compatibility. This process reduces the risk of rejection after a transplant. The lab analyzes a person's immune system markers, called HLA (human leukocyte antigens), to find the best match. Accurate testing is crucial for successful transplants, and these labs provide vital information to healthcare providers, helping improve patient outcomes by ensuring that donor tissue is as compatible as possible with the recipient’s immune system.