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).
HLA Typing/Matching. One of the tests you will have before you go on the waiting list is HLA typing, also called tissue typing. This test identifies certain proteins in your blood called antigens. Antigens are markers on the cells in your body, which help your body, tell the difference between self and non-self. This allows the body to protect itself by recognizing and attacking something that does not belong to it such as bacteria or viruses.