To
evaluate your condition, we will ask you to take the
following tests:
- Laboratory
studies: blood type, viral titers, chemistries, blood
count
- EKG-further
cardiac studies if warranted, may include stress test
and coronary angiography.
- Chest
X-ray, T.B. skin test
- Ultrasound
screening of the abdominal organs
- Dental
evaluation if a needed, identified on physical examination.
- Current
PAP smear and mammography for females
Additional
studies may be indicated based on the candidate’s health
history or findings on examination at the time of transplant
evaluation.
Excluding Reasons
Excluding
someone as a renal transplant candidate for medical
or other reasons is relatively uncommon and done on
an individualized basis.
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