Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

The 1st Edition of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics: A Guide for Practitioners by Volker Oberle, published by Wiley-VCH, provides comprehensive instruction on the core concepts, laboratory methods, and clinical applications of donor-recipient matching. The textbook addresses key scientific principles required to assess candidates for cellular and solid organ transplantation.

The text organizes primary diagnostic protocols into distinct operational phases. Initial sections examine histocompatibility diagnostic approaches alongside immunogenetic testing strategies. Subsequent chapters address pre-transplantation crossmatching procedures, explaining how laboratory assessments verify biological compatibility between donors and acceptors across different clinical scenarios.

Endorsed by the European Federation for Immunogenetics (EFI), the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), and the Asia-Pacific Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Association (APHIA), this volume functions as a reference for diagnostic laboratories. It provides direct support for clinical geneticists and immunologists who plan and execute matching protocols in transplant centers.