Flow Cytometric Crossmatch (FCXM) for HLA. Back to Basics Series, Episode 2

Flow Cytometric Crossmatch (FCXM) for HLA, Episode 2

The second episode of the 2026 Back to Basics series provides a comprehensive overview of flow cytometric crossmatch (FCXM) testing in HLA laboratories. The session covers the scientific principles of flow cytometry and how they are applied to crossmatch testing, including key steps in the FCXM workflow. It highlights the sensitivity of this method in evaluating potential donor-specific antibodies and its role in supporting donor-recipient compatibility assessment. The presentation also discusses result interpretation and clinical relevance, and its use in current transplantation practices.

Instructor:
Linda Olsen, MPH, CHS(ACHI), MLS(ASCP)^CM,
Sr. Technical Training Specialist – Molecular, Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Meet the speaker

Linda serves as Technical Training Specialist for our molecular products, a role she has held since March 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science and a master’s in public health policy and management. She has worked in HLA since 2008, with experience at the University of Utah, Stanford, and ClinImmune Labs. Prior to joining the Technical Training team, she was supervisor of the HLA lab at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She has also served as an ASHI inspector and committee member. She enjoys teaching and increasing access to educational materials on the science and application of HLA.

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