HLA Laboratory

About This Lab
The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Laboratory at INBC provides specialized histocompatibility testing for patients awaiting organ transplantation, for patients requiring HLA compatible platelet transfusions, and for patients with conditions associated with certain HLA antigens.  The HLA laboratory works closely with the Sacred Heart Kidney Transplant Program (SHKTP) and the Inland Northwest Thoracic Organ Transplant Program (INTOTP) to provide HLA typing, HLA antibody screening and lymphocyte crossmatching for patients awaiting kidney or heart transplants.  The HLA laboratory also works with the organ procurement organization, Life Center Northwest (LCNW), to help carry out the wishes of deceased organ donors in Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and Montana.