What UKELD score qualifies for liver transplant listing in the UK?

UKELD ≥49 is the current NHS threshold for liver transplant listing, predicting 1-year mortality without transplantation exceeding 9%. This replaced the earlier MELD-based criteria for UK allocation.

How does UKELD differ from MELD?

UKELD incorporates serum sodium (as hyponatremia worsens prognosis) and uses UK-specific weightings derived from the British transplant registry, while MELD-Na is the North American equivalent incorporating sodium.

UKELD Score — UK Model for End-Stage Liver Disease

Calculate the UK End-stage Liver Disease (UKELD) score combining INR, creatinine, bilirubin, and sodium to determine liver transplant eligibility in the United Kingdom, with listing threshold UKELD ≥49.

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What UKELD score qualifies for liver transplant listing in the UK?

How does UKELD differ from MELD?