The Food Pantry is sponsored jointly by St. John's Episcopal Church, and Grace Lutheran Church, which are located in Fort Washington, Maryland. We are a 501(c) (3) in the name of St. John's Church - Broad Creek. The Capitol Area Food Bank is the biggest source of food for the Fort Washington Food Pantry.
Definition. The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test, also known as HLA typing or tissue typing, identifies antigens on the white blood cells (WBCs) that determine tissue compatibility for organ transplantation (that is, histocompatibility testing).uman leukocyte antigen testing is performed to reduce the probability of both rejection and GVHD. Typing is also used along with blood typing and DNA tests to determine the parentage (that is, for paternity testing).
5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5-HIAA) Testing. 5-HIAA testing is a 24-hour urine test that is specific to carcinoid tumorsâlevels of 5-HIAA are not elevated with other types of tumors. This test is the most common biochemical test for carcinoid tumors associated with carcinoid syndrome. Elevated levels of 5-HIAA, a by-product produced when serotonin breaks down in the body, can be detected from a urine sample.