Competency information
Details
Perform a virtual crossmatch assessment for a potential transplant recipient according to local policy and prepare a cross-match report for clinical colleagues.
Considerations
- Current National and International guidelines for solid organ allocation and transplantation.
- The need to manage records and all other information in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines.
- NHSBT-ODT algorithm for deceased donor organ allocation.
- HLA match
- ABO blood group compatibility
- HLA antibody compatibility
- Other criteria affecting allocation
- National guidelines for risk assessment of cardiothoracic and other organ recipients.
- Local criteria for cross-match suitability.
- Local policy for virtual cross-match suitability.
- Clinical interpretation of cross-match results, in relation to HLA antibody testing.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 | Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for crossmatch and transplantation within the national deceased donor organ allocation scheme. |
| # 3 | Outcome Analyse and report laboratory tests for donor and recipient compatibility to facilitate transplantation within the national deceased donor organ allocation scheme. |
| # 4 | Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for crossmatch and transplantation for living donation. |
| # 7 | Outcome Assess the suitability of patients for HLA/HPA selected platelets and identify compatible platelet units. |