A kidney dialysis machine. Dialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to purify the blood in cases where the kidney cannot perform its function properly. In 2018, the hospital said it had 2,000 patients on its waiting list for kidney transplants. Before a kidney transplant is conducted, compatibility tests have to be done to establish if the donor and recipient are a match. SEE ALSO: Why partnerships in technology are key in fighting pandemicThe DNA Luminex sampling technology machine, uses a technology that determines tissue compatibility using DNA samples from the donor and recipient.

Source: Standard Digital June 15, 2020 09:56 UTC