Question 1

How is complement detected in HLA testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agglutination 
B)  Hemolysis 
C)  Uptake of trypan blue dye 
D)  Uptake of mitomycin-C 
A)  Agglutination 
B)  Hemolysis 
C)  Uptake of trypan blue dye 
D)  Uptake of mitomycin-C

Question 2

How is histocompatibility testing different from RBC testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Known serum is used to type antigens on test cells 
B)  Recipient serum is screened for the presence of antibodies 
C)  Crossmatch of donor cells and recipient serum is performed to determine compatibility 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Known serum is used to type antigens on test cells 
B)  Recipient serum is screened for the presence of antibodies 
C)  Crossmatch of donor cells and recipient serum is performed to determine compatibility 
D)  None of the above.

Question 3

A common technique used for HLA class II typing that involves amplification of specific DNA sequences for hybridization is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CD
C) . 
B)  mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR). 
C)  polymerase chain reaction (PCR). 
D)  lymphocytotoxicity. 
A)  complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CD
C) . 
B)  mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR). 
C)  polymerase chain reaction (PCR). 
D)  lymphocytotoxicity.

Question 4

What does "HLA" stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human lymphodenapathy 
B)  Human lymphocyte antibody 
C)  Human leukocyte antigen 
D)  Human liver antigen 
A)  Human lymphodenapathy 
B)  Human lymphocyte antibody 
C)  Human leukocyte antigen 
D)  Human liver antigen

Question 5

The genetic region that contains surface antigens or receptors responsible for the recognition and elimination of foreign tissues is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  D-related locus. 
B)  major histocompatibility complex. 
C)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
D)  complement-dependent microlymphocytotoxicity 
A)  D-related locus. 
B)  major histocompatibility complex. 
C)  deoxyribonucleic acid. 
D)  complement-dependent microlymphocytotoxicity

Question 6

What is the most important pre-transplant test performed on the recipient in a heart transplantation?

Accepted Answer

A)  HLA-crossmatch 
B)  Red blood cell antibody screen 
C)  HLA-antibody screen 
D)  Red blood cell-crossmatch 
A)  HLA-crossmatch 
B)  Red blood cell antibody screen 
C)  HLA-antibody screen 
D)  Red blood cell-crossmatch

How is complement detected in HLA testing?

How is histocompatibility testing different from RBC testing?

A common technique used for HLA class II typing that involves amplification of specific DNA sequences for hybridization is called:

What does "HLA" stand for?

The genetic region that contains surface antigens or receptors responsible for the recognition and elimination of foreign tissues is referred to as:

What is the most important pre-transplant test performed on the recipient in a heart transplantation?

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Antiglobulin Test

The Abo Blood Group System

The RH Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Overview of the Routine Blood Bank Laboratory

Other Technologies and Automation

Donor Screening and Component Preparation

Apheresis

Transfusion Therapy

Cellular Therapy

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Utilization Management

Laboratory Information Systems

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

Tissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service

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Exam 21: The Hla System

How is complement detected in HLA testing?

How is histocompatibility testing different from RBC testing?

A common technique used for HLA class II typing that involves amplification of specific DNA sequences for hybridization is called:

What does "HLA" stand for?

The genetic region that contains surface antigens or receptors responsible for the recognition and elimination of foreign tissues is referred to as:

What is the most important pre-transplant test performed on the recipient in a heart transplantation?

Red Blood Cells and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives and Current Trends

Basic Genetics

Fundamentals of Immunology

Concepts in Molecular Biology

The Antiglobulin Test

The Abo Blood Group System

The RH Blood Group System

Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups

Detection and Identification of Antibodies

Pre-Transfusion Testing

Overview of the Routine Blood Bank Laboratory

Other Technologies and Automation

Donor Screening and Component Preparation

Apheresis

Transfusion Therapy

Cellular Therapy

Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

Relationship Testing

Quality Management

Transfusion Safety and Federal Regulatory Requirements

Utilization Management

Laboratory Information Systems

Medicolegal and Ethical Aspects of Providing Blood Collection and Transfusion Services

Tissue Banking: A New Role for the Transfusion Service

Filters