PET was done at 1 and 6 months (after starting peritoneal dialysis), and after peritonitis. Results: Of 110 patients undergoing PET, the majority was classified as high average transporters (37.3% at 1 and 34.6% at 6 months after starting peritoneal dialysis), and low average transporters (33.6% at 1 and 34.6% at 6 months after starting peritoneal dialysis).