Transition to Virtual Crossmatch in the Australian donation for transplantation system
The Australian organ donation and transplantation system currently uses complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) crossmatches to determine compatibility between organ donors and transplant recipients. Many international transplant programs have moved to conducting virtual crossmatches (VXM) which can provide greater detail regarding the compatibility of the donor organ and recipient. There is currently a significant project underway to transition to a national virtual crossmatch program within the Australian organ donation for transplantation system. To read more about this project please see the see the VXM resources below:
- VXM newsletter #1 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #2 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #3 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #4 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #5 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #6 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #7 (PDF)
- VXM newsletter #8 (PDF)
- Virtual crossmatch in donation and transplantation (PDF)
- VXM frequently asked questions (PDF)
- VXM glossary of terms (PDF)
- Flow crossmatch - clinical guidance (PDF)
Changes to Australian deceased donor kidney allocation
TSANZ and RTAC are currently reviewing the current kidney matching algorithm. The new algorithm KOALA is currently being scoped, and details of implementation will be announced soon.
For more information on the Kidney Algorithm v2 (KAv2), visit OrganMatch documents and forms.
