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86805 Lymphocytotoxicity assay

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Lymphocytotoxic test, Cytotoxic crossmatch, Lymphocyte toxicity

Serologic lymphocytotoxicity assay performed using fresh or living lymphocytes to detect complement-fixing antibodies. Used in cross-matching and human leukocyte antigen immunology.

Clinical Context

Used in organ transplant recipients to detect donor-specific antibodies that may cause allograft rejection. Essential in pretransplant crossmatching evaluation.

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Specialties

PathologyImmunologyTransplantation

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