Pre-implementation notice: Phase I of new kidney medical urgency requirements to implement Dec. 1
Transition period allows kidney programs to update candidate data ahead of Dec. 15 final implementation.
Modifications made to policy requirements for blood type determination and reporting
OPOs and transplant hospitals will be required to update their written protocols to address both indeterminate and conflicting blood typing results.
Addition of “Other allele” for DPB1 HLA in DonorNet, TIEDI, and KPD
Effective Nov. 18, DonorNet, TIEDI, and KPD users who enter HLA will have the ability to select “Other allele” for locus DPB1.
Dec. 15 implementation date set for changes to kidney, pancreas allocation
Professional education for removal of DSA and region, released organ allocation, medical urgency prioritization for kidney candidates will be available in November.
UNOS launches new online membership application tool to transplant programs
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Preview available for OPOs: New kidney and pancreas distribution match lists
The test site will be available from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 13.