Variations in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Practice Patterns: Survey Results From the ASFA Solid Organ Transplantation Subcommittee

Grace M. Lee; Nour H. AlMozain; Caroline R. Alquist; Mohamed S. Alsammak; Quentin Eichbaum; Matthew S. Karafin; Charles M. Knudson; Divjot Singh Lamba; Ileana Lopez-Plaza; Adela D. Mattiazzi; Jay S. Raval; Jennifer Schneiderman; Divya Setya; Poyyapakkam R. Srivaths; Yvette C. Tanhehco; Parmatma Prasad Tripathi; Jennifer Webb; Chisa Yamada; Muharrem Yunce

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Variations in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Practice Patterns: Survey Results From the ASFA Solid Organ Transplantation Subcommittee

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Variations in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Practice Patterns: Survey Results From the ASFA Solid Organ Transplantation Subcommittee

Grace M. Lee, Nour H. AlMozain, Caroline R. Alquist, Mohamed S. Alsammak, Quentin Eichbaum, Matthew S. Karafin, Charles M. Knudson, Divjot Singh Lamba, Ileana Lopez-Plaza, Adela D. Mattiazzi, …

Journal of clinical apheresis, Vol.41(2), e70113

04/01/2026

DOI: 10.1002/jca.70113

PMID: 41820704

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Abstract

Apheresis practice patterns for complications of heart and lung transplant vary among institutions. In this study, we conducted an international survey distributed to all members of the American Society for Apheresis to characterize how therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) are used for complications related to heart and lung transplantation. In total, there were 49 survey responders. For both heart and lung transplant, there was significant variability in factors used to determine whether to initiate apheresis, technical aspects of performing apheresis, assessment of response to apheresis, and utilization of additional apheresis for inadequate responses. This survey highlights the variability and need for standardization in TPE and ECP practice patterns for complications of heart and lung transplant. By understanding variabilities in apheresis practice patterns, guidelines may be developed in the future to optimize and standardize care for patients.

antibody mediated rejection

apheresis

cellular rejection

extracorporeal photopheresis

solid organ transplant

therapeutic plasma exchange

transplant rejection

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Title: Subtitle: Variations in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Practice Patterns: Survey Results From the ASFA Solid Organ Transplantation Subcommittee
Creators: Grace M. Lee - Duke University Health System
Nour H. AlMozain - Alfaisal University
Caroline R. Alquist - University of Cincinnati
Mohamed S. Alsammak - Temple University
Quentin Eichbaum - Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Matthew S. Karafin - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Charles M. Knudson - University of Iowa
Divjot Singh Lamba - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Ileana Lopez-Plaza - Henry Ford Health System
Adela D. Mattiazzi - Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jay S. Raval - University of Vermont Medical Center
Jennifer Schneiderman - Northwestern University
Divya Setya - Yashoda Hospital
Poyyapakkam R. Srivaths - Baylor College of Medicine
Yvette C. Tanhehco - NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
Parmatma Prasad Tripathi - National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Jennifer Webb - Children's National
Chisa Yamada - University of Michigan
Muharrem Yunce - Stanford University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of clinical apheresis, Vol.41(2), e70113
DOI: 10.1002/jca.70113
PMID: 41820704
NLM abbreviation: J Clin Apher
ISSN: 0733-2459
eISSN: 1098-1101
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
Date published: 04/01/2026
Academic Unit: Pathology
Record Identifier: 9985147176402771

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