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The Final Decision as to Whether a Person Receives a Particular

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The final decision as to whether a person receives a particular organ for transplant in the United States is made by UNOS (United Network of Organ Sharing).


Definitions:

Platelet Count

A measurement of the number of platelets (a type of blood cell essential for clotting) in a given volume of blood, indicating clotting capacity.

Clotting Disorder

A medical condition where the blood does not clot properly, causing excessive bleeding or clotting.

Hematocrit

A blood test measurement indicating the percentage of red blood cells in a given volume of blood.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

A diagnostic blood examination that determines the rate at which red blood cells descend to the bottom of a test tube, a process that signals the presence of inflammation within the body.

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