[PCR for COVID in the transplant protocol]

Esmeralda Campos-Aguirre1, Julio César Martínez-Álvarez1, María Araceli Arrazola-García1

  • 1Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Hospital de Especialidades "Dr. Bernardo Sepúlveda Gutiérrez", Unidad Complementaria Banco de Sangre. Ciudad de México, México.

Summary

Routine RT-PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 in transplant patients is crucial for early detection. This strategy helps prevent severe COVID-19 complications in immunocompromised individuals, safeguarding both donors and recipients.