Glossary Term

Tissue Typing

A procedure in which the tissues of a prospective donor and recipient are tested to identify the human leukocyte antigens (HLA). See HLA. (Organdonor.gov April 2020)

A blood test that helps evaluate how closely the tissues of the donor match those of the recipient. (OPTN Glossary May 2021, OPTN Bylaws Definitions, December 2020)