*2.1.1 Workup for transplant candidates*

The workup evaluation includes: hematological, clinical chemistry, infection profile, diagnostic procedures, imaging and immunological tests. The list of relevant investigations is shown in **Table 4**.

### *2.1.1.1 Hematological studies*

Blood grouping establishes the candidate's blood type and determines if further evaluation should proceed. Recipient and donor must be compatible. Complete blood count and clotting profile should be optimal.
