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Transplant Transmitted Infections

Ensuring the gift of life is safely delivered

For certain health conditions, transplantation of solid organs, tissues, or cells from a donor to a recipient is often the only cure.

End-stage organ failure is estimated to affect more than six million people worldwide.1 Advancements in surgical techniques, immunosuppression, donor–recipient matching, and antimicrobial agents have all contributed to increase patient success during transplant procedures.2 

However, complications due to infection after transplantation are one of the main causes of post-operative morbidity and mortality— including rejection or loss of the graft or the transplant, among other challenges.3

Clinical laboratorians play a key role in the success of transplant programs

Minimising risk requires comprehensive and reliable pre- and post-transplant testing.

From initial screening to post-transplantation follow-up, several samples are needed to run multiple tests for possible pathogens. Across serologic and molecular testing, increased automation, broad testing menus, and streamlined workflows are enabling laboratories to more efficiently process samples and identify potentially problematic pathogens. 

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Providing end-to-end coverage from the inside out

Roche’s robust portfolio of transplant screening, infection monitoring, and therapeutic drug monitoring assays is designed to support you in giving patients the best chance at a second chance. 

Across the diagnostic continuum of transplant donors and recipients, Roche offers a comprehensive range of serological and molecular tests that cover 80% of the most common infections.

  • Highly specific and sensitive assays minimise unnecessary discarding of transplants and ensure safe transplantations
  • Traceability of viral load results allows for convenient patient follow-up


To optimise infection management, Roche’s fully automated systems can run multiple tests from a single sample, delivering trusted results quickly.

  • Fully automated workflows reduce the potential for human error
  • Standardised processes ensure predictable turnaround times
  • Reproducible results allow for confident decision-making
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Committed to protecting patients and the gift of life with continuous innovation

Protecting patients means making the most of every donation. With a robust portfolio of reliable testing solutions, to ensure that the gift of life is safely delivered.

References

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  10. The American Association for Clinical Chemistry. The Laboratory’s Role in Solid Organ Transplantation.
    https://www.aacc.org/publications/cln/articles/2016/november/the-laboratorys-role-in-solid-organ-transplantation. Accessed September 17, 2020.
  11. Razonable RR, Paya CV, Smith TF. Role of the laboratory in diagnosis and management of cytomegalovirus infection in hematopoietic stem cell and solid-organ transplant recipients.