Action required: KPD eligibility impacted by new HLA options
KPD programs must add DPA1 test results before Sept. 8.
KPD programs must add DPA1 test results before Sept. 8.
Updates to HLA typing and unacceptable antigen reporting options and equivalencies will go into effect Aug. 30.
Changes to HLA and unacceptable antigen options will go into effect Aug. 30, as well as changes to the equivalences used for HLA matching and screening of unacceptable antigens between candidates and donors.
On Sept. 27, UNOS will launch the first in a series of enhancements to the visual design and workflows in Waitlist.
The actions will increase the equity of access to liver transplant, and were among a number of additional measures adopted by the board.
Meeting held in Boston June 4-8.