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Preferred term

Donor Selection  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The procedure established to evaluate the health status and risk factors of the potential DONORS of biological materials. Donors are selected based on the principles that their health will not be compromised in the process, and the donated materials, such as TISSUES or organs, are safe for reuse in the recipients. The procedure established to evaluate the donated TISSUES or organs prior to selection for reuse. Donated specimens may be disqualified for reuse due to deteriorating conditions and risk factors, such as INFECTIONS, and HEREDITARY DISEASES.

Entry terms

  • Donor Screening

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NN9FKHJL-0

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