A specialized team dispatched to recover the tissue under strict LifeNet Health guidelines, including a physical assessment and thorough review of all medical records.
Donor tissue is recovered using the safest recovery techniques and sterile equipment to minimize any bioburden contamination.
Recovered tissue is sampled and tested for microbiological contamination. Blood and other samples are obtained for serological testing.
Abnormal skin lesions are biopsied to rule out cancers – a practice unique to the industry.