Brother's Keeper

Laboratory and X-ray Studies for potential donor

Viral Screening – blood test that screens for a panel of viruses (i.e. Hepatitis B, C, HIV) which maybe transmitted to the recipient

General Chemistry/Hematology blood tests – to evaluate sugar levels, electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes, lipid levels (cholesterol/triglycerides), blood clotting factors and complete blood count profile

Urinalysis – urine samples are collected and tested to see if there is protein, bacteria or traces of blood in the urine

Blood Pressure – readings are taken by family doctor on three separate days and results will be send to transplant clinic

Medication History – provided by your family doctor or primary care provider

Height/Weight/BMI (calculated value) – will be measured by your family doctor or primary care provider

ECG (Electrocardiogram) – electrical tracing of your heart rhythm at rest

Chest X-ray – picture to see if your heart and lungs look normal

TB (Tuberculin) Skin Test – test done on your forearm to check if you have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) bacteria (this is done by measuring the size of the red bump on your skin a few days later)

Pap Smear – procedure done by family doctor or primary care provider which involves collecting cell samples from the surface of the cervix to screen for cervical cancer in women

Mammogram (for women > 40 years) – x-ray image of the breasts used to screen for breast cancer