*2.1.1.5 Gastrointestinal evaluation*

Candidates with history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) are screened with oesophagogastroscopy and *Helicobacter pylori* test. Active diseases including PUD, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis and inflammatory bowel disease should be controlled before transplantation.

#### *2.1.1.6 Serologies*

Serological tests for potentially transmissible diseases, like HIV, HBV, HCV, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein–Barr virus and varicella-zoster virus are usually performed, and appropriate management instituted when indicated.
