Question

Before a kidney is transplanted, It is important to match the tissue type of the donor with the tissues type of the recipient. State why this is necessary

Answer 1

A key element in the evaluation for transplantation is tissue typing. The recipient must receive a transplant from a blood group–compatible donor to avoid hyperacute rejection and immediate irreversible graft loss on the operating table. The donor and recipient need not share the same Rh factor.