Date of Transplant (Post-Transplant Follow-Up)
This test records the date when you received a transplant procedure, often used in follow-up evaluations to track recovery and monitor long-term health after transplantation.
["This is a documentation test, not a blood or biochemical measurement—it helps track your transplant timeline with your healthcare team."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 68445-6
- Short code
- DATETRANSPLANT
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
This test does not measure any biological substance in your blood, urine, or other body fluids. Instead, it simply documents the specific date when you had a transplant surgery. It serves as a reference point for your medical records and follow-up care plans.
Why It Matters in Your Care
Knowing your transplant date helps healthcare providers assess how long you’ve been post-transplant, track potential complications, and plan appropriate monitoring or treatments over time.
When You Might Need This Test
Your healthcare team may request this test during routine follow-up visits, especially if you’re being monitored for organ rejection, infection risks, or other transplant-related concerns.
What to Expect Before or After Testing
No special preparation is needed for this test. You’ll likely receive a form or documentation to fill out with your transplant date, which your provider will review during your visit.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
While this test doesn’t provide lab values, it’s a critical administrative record. It helps ensure continuity of care, aligns treatment timelines with expected post-transplant phases, and supports research or insurance-related documentation if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my doctor ask for the date of my transplant?
No special preparation is required. This is simply a record-keeping test—you’ll likely be asked to provide the date during your appointment.
Your follow-up schedule depends on your transplant type and health. Some patients may need to provide this date annually or during specific check-ups, while others may only need it once.
Sources
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy