Transplant Assessment Clinic

The potential recipient will be invited to an assessment clinic which will involve:

• Medical and surgical assessment of suitability for transplantation.
• Information session with transplant nurse practitioner.
• Psychological support if required.
• The live donor transplant option will be discussed and appropriate referral to the live donor transplant co-ordinator.
• Blood group, tissue type, virology screen.
• Further investigations ordered if necessary.
• Activation to the UKT renal transplant waiting list if appropriate.