Suitability:

Ideally, the most suitable donor is an identical twin, as the tissue type is identical. However, as part of the protocol for kidney transplant, the patient and the donor who must be a direct blood relative (brother/ sister, mother/ father, or son/ daughter) are required to undergo DNA testing and other extensive testing proving blood relation as well as further suitability testing due to the fact that this is a major surgery and all possibilities of rejection must be eliminated since consequences are severe. 

Haematological and Blood Chemistry Laboratory tests

1. Creatinine test
2. Glycaemia test
3. Haemoglobin test
4. Leukogram test
5. Urine culture test
6. Addis Count test (2 hours)
7. Serology (VDRL) test
8. HIV test
9. Erythrocyte Sediment Rate test
10. Iron in Plasma test
11. Calcium and Phosphorus test
12. Abs Antigen and Antibodies for C virus
13. Serology for Epstein BAAR and Cytomegalovirus test

Imageology Research and other investigations:

1. Electrocardiogram investigation
2. Echocardiogram investigation
3. Abdominal ultrasound
4. Kidney gammagraphy
5. Abdominal Contrasted CT scan
6. Urinary Tract radiography
7. Pelvis X rays
8. Chest X rays

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The kidney transplant program does not include medications for certain conditions such as depression, blood coagulation, etc.
• Medicaments, fluids, blood and derivatives to be used, as well as additional procedure(s) performed not included in the exact treatment would be invoiced separately on upon the conclusion of said treatment / procedure(s)

Private room with the following features:

• Electronic patient bed
• Equipment for disabled patient
• Oxygen hookup
• Three à la carte meals taking into account the patient’s preferences and / or special diets prescribed by physician
• Fully equipped private bathroom
• Infirmary and nursing care
• Colour TV with national and international channels
• Local and international phone services (extra cost will apply)
• Safe box
• Internet service on every floor
• Laundry services

ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:

• Assistance in visa issuance and extension (If needs be)
• Each patient/ companion will be assigned a multi-lingual field member with the mandate of attending to all of our patients’ translation and personal needs;
• 20 hours internet service;
• Local airport pickup and drop off; and
• Hospital pickup and drop off (if needed)

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