Question

Why are people on the donor list given a lung allocation score and which factor has been eliminated as a reason for a transplant?

Answer 1

A score is assigned to you called the LAS. The LAS is used to help direct donated organs to people who would most benefit from a transplant. Your score is determined by calculating the patients age, oxygen requirement, pulmonary function test results, distance walked in 6 minutes, and the type of lung disease the patient has.

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Answer 2

The LAS determines who would benefit most from a transplant.

The LAS is based on age, oxygen requirement, pulmonary function and the distance walked in 6 minutes.

The amount of time on the donor list is no longer a factor in determining need.

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