Question

Which of the following medical procedure can be related to a kidney transplant?

• A. Ultrasound
• B. ECG
• C. HLA typing
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C HLA typing

The correct answer is option C

During kidney transplant HLA typing is done between the donor and the recipient. HLA or human leukocyte antigen is a protein that is present on the surface of the antigen presenting cells, these Process the antigen and present them through MHCs , MHC are unique to each individual and they must match for organ transplant between donor and recipient. If there is no match of HLA between the donor and recipient the transplanted organ will be rejected by the body.