Transplant Compatibility Testing

Transplant compatibility testing is a process that helps ensure that an organ or tissue donated for transplant will be accepted by the recipient's body. This involves matching the donor and recipient based on specific genetic markers, primarily Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLAs). These markers affect how the immune system recognizes foreign cells. The better the match, the lower the risk of the recipient's body rejecting the transplant. Doctors use blood tests and sometimes tissue samples to perform this testing, which is crucial for the success of organ transplants and the health of the recipient.