LAT

All the while, I thought LAT is the acryonym for leukocyte antibody test. Quite obvious from my interpretation- it measures the leukocyte antibody. I got confused why I need a high LAT score. Why should I have LIT Lymphocyte immunization therapy? What is the desired blood product? This was my lousy question to the immunologist before. To me, LIT is insanity!

1. HLA stands for human leukocyte antigen. The surface of our white blood cell is coated with HLA. It is a unique sequence.
2. The fetus is combination of HLA from father and mother. For discussion purpose, I say a fetus may inherit 50% HLA from the father.
3. If I have my LIT, I will develop HLA antibody (blocking antibody) to my husband's HLA.
4. Once programmed, my immune system will not target the fetus because it resembles 50% HLA from the father.

Doctor said we want to create anti-idiotypic antibody (anti-blocking antibody). Omg! I don't fully understand up to now. Anyway, I have done my initiation rites. I am now a bonafide member of his cult. Follow the supreme leader. Amen!

I just found out on the web. LAT-M IgG is Lambda Antigen Tray. Uhmmm... This measures the anti-leukocyte antibody or leukocyte antibody? I need more time to comprehend. http://www.onelambda.com/Source/pdffiles/productinserts/lat_pi_EN.pdf