How should my dialyzer look before treatment?

Your dializer should look clean. If your dialyzer looks clotted or dirty, speak to your dialysis care team before starting your treatment. Always check the appearance of your dialyzer before each treatment. Make sure the dialyzer:

• looks clean
• has no more than a few clotted fibers
• has clean tops and bottoms that are free of all but small clots
• is not leaking
• is capped on all openings or ports
• is clearly labeled with your name