The role of crossmatching in organ transplantation.
The preoperative crossmatch is one of the most important laboratory tests in organ transplantation. Quality assurance of this laboratory test depends on a number of factors that include the serum samples and methodology utilized. Clinical correlation with laboratory studies and postoperative outcome of the graft and the recipient are essential to understanding this developing field.
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Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston 77030.
D005434:Flow Cytometry; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D016377:Organ Transplantation; D011786:Quality Control; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States