The University of Chicago Hospitals
Center for Liver Diseases
5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 7120
Chicago, IL 60637
ADULT LIVER TRANSPLANT EVALUATION
Tests which must be done at the University of Chicago Hospitals
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Ultrasound of the liver with doppler flow studies- yearly
Chest X-ray annually
EKG annually
Blood Type
CT of the abdomen, (cirrhosis protocol) with and without contrast to rule out tumor; repeated yearly or more often if indicated
Tests that can be done at other institutions
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Pulmonary Functions Tests with arterial blood gases, DLCO, and lung volumes every 2 years and or as needed
Echocardiogram: M-mode Doppler every year (please assess PA pressures)
Upper GI Endoscopy to rule out esophageal varices every 2 years and or as needed
Dobutamine stress test: all men and women over 40 years of age and all patients with diabetes
Stool for hemoccult X3 every year –(Colonoscopy if positive)
24-hour urine for creatinine clearance and protein with serum creatinine
Statement from dentist that necessary dental work had been completed (potential infection sources should be identified and treated before
activation for transplantation).
Bone Density using dual photon absorbitometry
Mammogram: Baseline at 35-40 years old, annually after 50 years of age.
Pap smear and pelvic exam- yearly after age 18
Immunizations/Screenings
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Pneumovax 0.5 cc’s I.M.
PPD (TB skin test)
Annual flu shot
Hepatitis B vaccinations if HBSAg and HBSAb negative (3 injections are needed)
Hepatitis A vaccine if HA IgG is negative needed (2 injections are needed)
OR Twinrix (Hepatitis A & B combined; 3 doses if Hep BsAb & HAV IgG are negative)
Laboratory Studies
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HIV
VDRL/RPR
Hep A IgG
HBsAg, HBsAb, HbcAb IgM & IgG—HBsAg positive patients need HBV/DNA & HBeAg
Hepatitis C AB or RIBA; If positive do Hepatitis C PCR Quantitative every year and Hepatitis C Genotype Analysis
AFP- baseline and every 6 months
PSA required for all men over 50 years old
Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity and Ferritin
All patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis, will need a ANA, LKM, and SMA
All patients with PBC will need a AMA
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin if below normal range please do Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Phenotype
Routine Labs-every 6 to 8 weeks or as needed
Complete Chemistry profile- including SGPT/ALT, SGOT/AST
CBC with platelet count and prothrombin time
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All liver transplant candidates are required to have at least one meeting with our transplant social worker Sandi Cohen MSW/LCSW. Please
contact her to schedule an appointment at least two weeks in advance. This is your responsibility (773) 702-7685.
All liver transplant candidates are required to contact the dietitian Vinay Garg MS, RD 773/702-8165. This is your responsibility
For financial questions, please contact Carmalita Collier in the admitting office 773/834-3971.
Please contact:
Office:
Pager:
Pamela Boone RN, MS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Liver Transplant Coordinator
773/702-5415
773/702/6800 ID # 8267
Cathie Solcani, RN, MS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Liver Transplant Coordinator
773-834-4563
773/702/6800 ID # 4563
Appointments:
Fax:
773/702-6140 (To make an appointment with appropriate physician in the GI clinic 6B)
773/834-3640 (All results must be faxed to this number)