Coagulation, Cancer and LIT Testing Adding LIT Testing to existing Coagulation & Cancer Testing Contract

Added: Dec 14, 2015 1:20 pm The proposed action is to add the Immunogentics and Transplantation lab testing (hereinafter call LIT) to the existing Coagulation and Cancer lab testing contract (VA260-15-P-4894) for its remaining three (3) months (1/01/16 - 3/31/16) while one new contract for lab testing services is being worked on for both services.



The proposed action is a Firm Fixed-Price contract modification to the Coagulation and Cancer Testing contract which expires on 31 March 2016. Services for this action are currently provided by the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97239.





Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs:



Prior to a Veteran receiving a kidney transplant in LIT, the patient must have lab tests to ensure the donor kidney matches the Veteran's tissue and blood types. One such test is the kidney biopsy test. A kidney biopsy may be done to check for:



" Kidney disease when there is blood or protein in the urine or when the kidneys are not working well.

" Kidney problems seen on an ultrasound or a CT scan.

" Kidney disease and see if treatment is working. Why a transplanted kidney isn't working well.



A specimen is taken and sent to a lab. These tests help reduce the chances that the body will reject a new kidney. The VAPHCS doesn't have the capability to perform these lab tests. VAPHCS has partnered with OHSU to have these lab tests performed at the OHSU Reference Laboratory. The estimated amount is based on previous volumes of testing experienced by OHSU laboratory on behalf of the PVAHCS.