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What are possible complications of the human leukocyte antigen test?
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Risks for this test are minimal, but may include slight bleeding from the blood-drawing site, fainting or feeling lightheaded after venipuncture, or hematoma (blood accumulating under the puncture site).
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How does the body identifies its own cells?
by means of the human leukocyte antigen
What is human leukocyte antigen?
a substance that is located on the surface of white blood cells. This substance plays an important role in the body's immune response.
What is the purpose of the human leukocyte antigen test?
The human leukocyte antigen test, also known as HLA, is a test that detects antigens (genetic markers) on white blood cells. There are four types of human leukocyte antigens: HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C, and HLA-D.
What is the difference between MHC and HLA?
MHC (major histocompatability complex) is the term for the molecules in all vertebrates. HLA (human leukocyte antigen) is the specific term for that class of molecules in humans.
What does HLA stand for in HLA gene family?
HLA in the HLA gene family stands for Human Leukocyte Antigen. The genes are responsible for producing antigens in the body to fight viruses and bacteria.
The meaning of an abbreviation of HLA in HLA Hart?
Herbert Lionel Adolphus Hart was an philosopher in the legal field. HLA in heart disease is human leukocyte antigen and determines the compatibilty of a potential transplant.
What role does the human leukocyte antigen test play in pathology?
Certain HLA types have been linked to diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, serum lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune disorders.
What if you have the human leukocyte antibody?
You die.
Under what circumstances is the human leukocyte antigen test conducted?
Testing is done to diminish the likelihood of rejection after transplant, and to avoid graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) following major organ or bone marrow transplantation.
Which human leukocyte appears to be the largest in size?
monocytes
How many chromosomes in a normal human leukocyte?
46.
What is a human trait controlled by multiple alleles?
Blood type. (O, A, and B- O is recessive and A & B are dominant)
