About Us
Cutting-Edge Solutions for Improved Patient Outcomes
As a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific, One Lambda is committed to defining a new standard of care in pre-transplant screening, post-transplant monitoring, transfusion, and companion diagnostics. We develop and produce a comprehensive line of HLA typing, antibody detection, blood testing products and laboratory instrumentation. Aided by all-inclusive software, our cutting edge HLA tests simplify, manage, and report test results—enabling laboratory professionals, clinicians, and researchers to improve the lives of patients and their families.
The global presence and extensive customer channel network established by Thermo Fisher Scientific have enhanced our ability to distribute our products to laboratories worldwide. Our products provide a turn key solution for all HLA labs and transplant clinical teams who are seeking innovative, reliable diagnostic tools.
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Together we can give transplant patients a chance to soar.
Our Commitment to the Community
From our inception in 1984, Dr. Paul Terasaki, a preeminent researcher in the field of transplantation, was determined to have One Lambda always be at the forefront of transplant diagnostics. One mission from the start: advancing transplant diagnostics to enable our customers to improve the quality of life of transplant patients worldwide. We maintain our focus by consistently driving innovation, delivering quality products, and supporting our community.
Our desire to help our customers improve the lives of transplant patients and their families extends beyond the HLA lab and transplant clinic. We volunteer our time and resources and invest in our community and partner with organizations that share our commitment:
Patient Advocacy
We work through our U.S.-based and global network to engage with regional and international patient advocacy groups, organ procurement organizations, and health education groups to help fulfill the needs of recipients and living donors, and to honor the donor families who give the gift of life.
Be the Match – We're a proud partner this organization that tirelessly supports the stem cell transplant community. Check out the latest update on their incredible accomplishments in 2020, including the registration of over 325,000 potential donors!
Diversity and Inclusion
We support the needs of multicultural communities by advocating for improved equity in access to transplantation, particularly through living donation, education, and the development of infrastructure and resources in under-served regions.
Kidneys Quest Foundation – We're proud to support this grassroots organization, with satellite locations around the nation, that is focused on designing and deploying creative programs to meet the unique needs of patients in underserved communities.
Counting on You: 13 Years
Post-Transplant and Over 60 Patients Supported with Transplant Housing
After she received a heart transplant, Ava Kaufman made a promise to give back. Today, she saves lives by providing transplant housing to patients in need.
Counting on You: Two New Organs and a New Outlook on Life
Marcus Roberts went from pursuing a career of service to struggling to stay alive. Discover how a dual transplant has helped him live a healthier, fuller life.
Counting on You: 16 Years, 3 Kidney Transplants, and 20 Music Artists Discovered
Kadin Hoven is a 16-year-old music enthusiast and 3-time kidney transplant recipient. See his story and learn how you can help transplant patients like him.
A Marvelous Gift: The Kidney Transplant Story of Two Friends
When Dayna and David met as college students, they never thought that 40 years later, Dayna would give David her kidney. Read the story of their kidney transplant journey and lifelong friendship.
Kidneys Quest Foundation
This organization helps renal patients in diverse communities who have limited financial resources get access to transplant and donor information, assistance getting on the waitlist, help raise funds for medical expenses, and provide dietary and emotional support.
Meeting the Need for Transplantation: UT Health San Antonio Lab Director Donates a Kidney to Save Lives
Dr. Kelley Hitchman shares her experience as a living kidney donor and an expert in transplant histocompatibility and immunogenetics at UT Health.
Ava's Heart
This Los Angeles-based organization provides critically needed assistance that insurance does not cover to transplant patients including the mandated pre- and post-transplant local housing, assisting donor families with burial expenses, and promoting organ donation.
Receiving a Diagnosis | Letters of Hope - Episode 1
In this video, our patient advocate, Valen Keefer, shares the emotions she felt when receiving a kidney transplant diagnosis and discusses ways to cope while processing the news.
The Painted Turtle
Many children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses would not have the opportunity to have a camping experience. This summer camp provides these children the opportunity to meet other children sharing a similar experience and enjoy being a kid.
In the News | Valen Keefer received new kidney 20 years ago, transplant still going strong
Keefer and Dr. Lawrence were in Boston to attend the 2022 ATC. Keefer hopes to encourage more Americans to become organ donors, and to serve as a resource for those facing future transplantation.
The Transplant Journey and the Role of Clinical Diagnostics
While each person’s journey is unique, here is an overview of what you can expect to experience before, during, and after your transplant.
As a community of transplant professionals and patients, we have the power to
- end the donor organ shortage
- eliminate the wait-list
- ensure that every patient receives a live-saving transplant with personalized care.
If you'd like to partner with us, please contact us to discuss how we can help transplant patients in your community.
