Changes to kidney and pancreas allocation to be implemented later this year
Professional resource pages now accessible on OPTN website.
Updated Median MELD at Transplant scores take effect Sept. 23
Calculations are updated twice each year.
Patient status confirmation link available in UNet℠ beginning Sept. 9
Transplant centers are asked to confirm or update patient status for a selected patients.
Changes to unacceptable antigens in KPD and Waitlist
Effective Sept. 2, KPD and Waitlist users who enter unacceptable antigens will have the ability to select antigen 16:01 for locus DPB1.
VCA programs to reapply to OPTN ahead of upcoming changes to bylaws and policy
Programs to have 120 days to submit applications, application release date being finalized.
Special public comment period begins Aug. 31 for proposed COVID-related lung diagnoses
To help track future transplant candidates, the OPTN Lung Transplantation Committee proposes to establish diagnoses for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary fibrosis relating to COVID-19.