An Advantage of Performing HLA Cross- Matches Using Flow Cytometry

question 17

Multiple Choice

An advantage of performing HLA cross- matches using flow cytometry is that

• A)flow cytometers are considerably less expensive than fluorescent microscopes.
• B)Both T and B cell cross- matches can be performed in one tube.
• C)the completed cross- match tubes can be stored for about a week until analysis is convenient.
• D)viable cells are not required.

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