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HLA match

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HLA match
Immunology The number of HLA antigens at the HLA-A, B, and DR loci of donor and recipient that match, from a maximum of 6 to minimum of 0. Cf HLA mismatch.


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Multiple cycles of IVF and PGD are often needed to produce an HLA match.
Traditionally, patients who have a higher level of HLA match with a potential donor have received higher priority to receive an organ.
The controls were closely matched in terms of sex, race, age, serum creatinine level, creatinine clearance, HLA match to recipient, side of donated kidney, and experience level of the surgeons.
 
 
 
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