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86821 Lymphocyte culture mixed

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Mixed lymphocyte culture, MLC, Allogeneic culture

Mixed lymphocyte culture (allogeneic reaction) performed to assess immunologic reactivity between patient and donor lymphocytes. Measures cellular immune response.

Clinical Context

Used to assess cellular immunity in organ transplant candidates. Measures degree of immunologic disparity between patient and potential donor.

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Specialties

PathologyImmunologyTransplantation

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