Diagnostic Testing of COVID-19 in Solid Organ Transplantation: Current Clinical Application and Future Strategies.

Paul A TrubinMarwan M AzarMaricar F Malinis

Published in: Current transplantation reports (2020)

The COVID-19 pandemic has put multiple aspects of solid organ transplantation at risk, with impacts on donor and recipient suitability, and mitigation of infection and transmission after transplantation. Accumulating evidence regarding diagnostic fidelity and transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised patients will continue to inform optimal practices surrounding solid organ transplantation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keyphrases

sars cov
cell therapy
end stage renal disease
coronavirus disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
chronic kidney disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
stem cells
intensive care unit
bone marrow
patient reported