African American Living Donors’ Attitudes About APOL1 Genetic Testing: A Mixed Methods Study

ConclusionsFindings suggest that African American donors support APOL1 genetic testing yet fear that APOL1 variants and genetic testing could adversely affect donors’ health and ethnic identity. Transplantation centers using APOL1 genetic testing should address African American donors’ concerns about APOL1 genetic testing to optimize future donors’ informed consent practices.
Source: American Journal of Kidney Diseases - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research