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Implementation notice: Pre-transplant HIV, HBV and HCV testing requirement updated for candidates younger than age 12

Implementation notice: Pre-transplant HIV, HBV and HCV testing requirement updated for candidates younger than age 12

Jul 1, 2022 | News, Patient safety, Policy changes

Effective July 1, testing no longer required for HIV, HBV and HCV at the time of hospital admission for transplant candidates younger than age 12.

Potential supply issues affecting organ preservation solution

Potential supply issues affecting organ preservation solution

Dec 21, 2021 | News, Patient safety

Contact your individual supplier for more information.

Potential supply issues affecting organ preservation solution

Voluntary recall addresses Alprostadil

Aug 20, 2021 | News, Patient safety

If your institution has stock from the affected lot, please contact your supplier.

Potential supply issues affecting organ preservation solution

Voluntary recall addresses Vecuronium Bromide

Apr 15, 2021 | News, Patient safety

If your institution has stock from any of the affected lots, please contact your supplier.

Resource lists lower respiratory tract testing available

Resource lists lower respiratory tract testing available

Mar 5, 2021 | COVID19, News, OPO, Patient safety

Tests authorized by the FDA to analyze lower respiratory tract specimens.

AST Innovation Award presented to DTAC

AST Innovation Award presented to DTAC

Mar 5, 2021 | News, Patient safety

Committee honored for big ideas and out of the box thinking that has made a significant impact on transplantation.

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