CTP Quality Control & Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

Which temperature range is considered acceptable for perfusate storage prior to organ procurement?

Accepted Answer

2°C to 8°C

Answer

Perfusates must be stored at 2°C to 8°C to maintain sterility and chemical stability prior to use.

Question 2

A transplant coordinator notices the cold ischemia time is approaching the upper limit. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the transplant surgeon immediately

Answer

Approaching cold ischemia time limits requires immediate surgeon notification so transplant timing decisions can be expedited.

Question 3

Which documentation is MOST critical to verify before releasing an organ for transplantation?

Accepted Answer

Donor serology results and crossmatch compatibility

Answer

Serology results and crossmatch compatibility are essential safety verifications that directly affect recipient outcomes.

Question 4

When inspecting a kidney prior to packaging, you notice a small cortical laceration. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Document the finding and notify the transplant center before shipping

Answer

All anatomical abnormalities must be documented and communicated to the transplant center to allow informed acceptance decisions.

Question 5

Which parameter is monitored to assess organ viability during hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP)?

Accepted Answer

Renal vascular resistance

Answer

Renal vascular resistance during HMP is a key indicator of organ viability and perfusion quality.

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