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What is the purpose of a human leukocyte antigen test?

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What is the purpose of a human leukocyte antigen test?

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The HLA test is used to provide evidence of tissue compatibility typing of tissue recipients and donors. It is also an aid in genetic counseling and in paternity testing. Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.