Question

What type of test is an HLA used for?

Answer 1

It looks for proteins on white blood cells

Answer 2

HLA Testing is used to match organ and tissue transfer receivers with well-matched benefactors. HLA is a type of blood test done to search for a protein, which can be found on the exterior of leukocytes or also known as White Blood Cells. This protein is used to determine the differences between its own cells and foreign ones, as well as damaging bodies.