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My renal unit seems to have a longer median cold ischaemic time than other units. Does this matter?

April 26, 2017cold ischaemic longer median renal time units

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My renal unit seems to have a longer median cold ischaemic time than other units. Does this matter?

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There is some variation in the CIT between units and there will also be a difference between transplants in the same unit. There is evidence that a CIT of over 20 hours affects outcomes and if the CIT is very long for a particular kidney, the transplant team will discuss this with the patient.