National Kidney and Liver Registries Host Webinar on New Transplant Serology Testing Rules

The National Kidney Registry (NKR) and National Liver Registry (NLR) recently hosted their second industry webinar, drawing over 200 representatives from more than 80 transplant centers. The event aimed to help centers prepare for new Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) serology testing regulations.

The webinar showcased a solution developed by NKR and NLR designed to simplify and standardize compliance with the updated requirements. These new regulations necessitate changes in transplant-related serological testing and are expected to significantly impact the processes for coordinating transplants and selecting patients.

Attendees received insights into how the new mandates will affect laboratory procedures, data collection, and reporting. NKR and NLR emphasized the importance of collaboration and standardized methodologies for the effective implementation of the new rules, aiming to ensure that transplant quality and safety remain high.

NKR and NLR have stated their commitment to supporting the transplant community through this transition, offering tools and resources to facilitate adherence to the regulations. The organizations stressed the importance of readiness across all transplant centers before the new rules become effective.