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HISTOCOMPATIBILITY LOBORATORY TESTS
Tissue Typing - This test is done on white blood cells. The white blood cells have special "markers" that tell your "tissue type". You inherit tissue type from your mother and father. This test is used to match a kidney.
Panel Reactive Antibody (PRA) - This test shows how active your immune system is. It is easier for you to get a kidney if your immune system is calm or measures 0%. Blood will be drawn at your dialysis center and sent to our laboratory. Your immune system may be active from blood transfusions, pregnancy, a previous transplant or a current infection.
Crossmatch Testing - This test is done when a donor kidney is available. Your blood is mixed with the donor's blood. If there is no reaction (negative crossmatch) it means you are "compatible" with the donor. If there is a reaction (positive crossmatch), the kidney will not work for you because it is "incompatible".
Other Tests - The transplant doctors will ask for any special tests they think you will need. For example, people with diabetes will need more tests for their heart. Your transplant coordinator or dialysis doctor can help you make arrangements for these tests.
ONCE THE TESTING IS COMPLETE AND A DONOR AND PATIENT ARE PAIRED, SURGERY CAN BE SCHEDULED.
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