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What is the role of APOL1 genotyping in the evaluation of a living kidney donor?
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Nephrology · UCSF
Testing for APOL-1 in living donors is controversial and a topic of much discussion and debate. There are not standardized guidelines of who and when to test. Some centers incorporate testing into their protocols while others individualize the decision regarding testing. There are a couple aspects t...