I. Serum collection for "Pretransplant Serum Study":
One pretransplant serum, preferably last serum before transplantation
II. Serum collection for "Posttransplant Serum Study":
Pretransplant serum, preferably last serum before transplantation
2 sera during the first posttransplant week, preferably on days 2 and 6
1 serum at the end of the 1st posttransplant month
Not obligatory - but if possible - additional sera at the end of month 3, 6, 12, and 24, obtained during routine clinical visits
Serum Collection Scheme
Pre-Tx
First Post-Tx Week
One Month
Additional Sera
Day 0
Days 2, 6
Day 30
approx. Days 90, 180, 365, 730
Samples:
1-2 ml serum without additives (minimum 0.5 ml). Two hours after blood donation, the serum should be separated from cell material by centrifugation and frozen and stored at -20°C. Shipment of frozen samples to Heidelberg, Germany, at dates to be announced (twice a year).
Documentation:
Regular CTS questionnaires (no additional paper work)