Clinical & Cellular Transplant Immunology
The Department of Cellular & Transplant Immunology at ILBS functions as a vital component in the institute's advanced transplant-care pathway. Equipped with high-precision flow cytometry systems and a dedicated team, the department provides accurate, clinically relevant immune diagnostics crucial for pre- and post-transplant decision-making. The department also contributes to academic excellence through biannual PDCC (Post-Doctoral Certificate Course) intake, training clinicians in advanced transplant immunology and laboratory practices. Immunology unit is to provide the comprehensive diagnostic tests to its patients for HLA ABDR , HLA DQ2/DQ8 and HLA B27
Key Highlights:-
Advanced Flow Cytometry Services
The department delivers comprehensive multiparametric immune profiling essential to transplant immunology, including:
- CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell enumeration
- Cd19+ B-cell profiling & NK cell enumeration
These assays enable risk assessment, immunosuppression planning, and early detection of graft dysfunction.
Rapid Turnaround & Operational Efficiency
The department maintains an exemplary turnaround time that supports the urgency of transplant care:
- Same-day reporting for most routine flow cytometry investigations
- Priority handling for emergency transplant-linked immunology tests
Operational efficiency is consistently achieved without compromising analytical accuracy.
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Team Excellence, Coordination & Leadership Support
Our department's strength lies in its cohesive, highly skilled scientific and technical team. Strict quality control, instrument standardization, and adherence to international best practices define our workflow under the consistent guidance of our Head of the Department with the incredible support of our respectable Director (Mentor), whose leadership continues to elevate departmental performance.
Commitment to Innovation & Academic Growth
The department actively contributes to ILBS's academic and translational mission through:
- Novel immune monitoring methodologies
- Personalized immunology-driven transplant care frameworks
Continual capability enhancement ensures alignment with global transplant immunology standards.
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Services Rendered by the department: From January'25 to November'25
| Service | 2024 | 2025 |
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| [a] HLA B27 PCR | 34 | 22 |
| [b] CD4 & CD8 T cell counts | 46 | 29 |
| [c] HLA ABDR | 12 | 9 |
| [d] DSA by CDC method | 16 | 3 |
| [d] HLA DQ2 & Dq8 | 19 | 8 |
| [d] SOLUBLE CD -25 BY ELISA | 58 | 19 |
| [d] Enumeration B and T cell and NK cell , Cd19 | 3 | 6 |
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New services & facilities added to the department in 2025
During the year 2025-2026, the department of immunology will be finalizing standardization and validation of new Intracellular ATP assay including protocol optimization, quality control, result interpretation as a clinical service in the immune monitoring assay.
Educational Activities
- a. Details of the Educational activities (CME/Conf/workshop) hosted by the department in 2025 under following headings:
- b. Courses offered by the Department
Name of the Course: PDCC Cellular Transplant Immunology
Names of the candidates who were admitted:
Dr Meharaj N, July 2025 session;
Dr Subha, Jan 26 session
