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MeSH Heading: Histocompatibility Testing
Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.812.385; E05.200.812.385; E05.478.594.385
Unique ID: D006650
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006650
Annotation: human or animal; do not confuse with HEMOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING see MATERIALS TESTING
Scope Note: Identification of the major histocompatibility antigens of transplant DONORS and potential recipients, usually by serological tests. Donor and recipient pairs should be of identical ABO blood group, and in addition should be matched as closely as possible for HISTOCOMPATIBILITY ANTIGENS in order to minimize the likelihood of allograft rejection. (King, Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed)
Entry Term(s): Crossmatching, Tissue; HLA Typing; Tissue Typing
NLM Classification #: WO 680
Previous Indexing: Transplantation Immunology (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note: 70
History Note: 70(68)
Date Established: 1970/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2011/06/24

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects (AE)

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nursing (NU)

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veterinary (VE)

Concept UI: M0010412
Scope Note: Identification of the major histocompatibility antigens of transplant DONORS and potential recipients, usually by serological tests. Donor and recipient pairs should be of identical ABO blood group, and in addition should be matched as closely as possible for HISTOCOMPATIBILITY ANTIGENS in order to minimize the likelihood of allograft rejection. (King, Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed)
Terms: Histocompatibility Testing Preferred Term
Term UI T020027
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1968); Tissue Typing
Term UI T020028
Date11/27/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Crossmatching, Tissue
Term UI T020029
Date04/27/1979
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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