Kidney recipients are matched to donor according to blood type, tissue type and waiting time on list. Contraindications Living Kidney Donation Blood, such as parents, siblings, adult children and more extended family members can relate living donors. It is also possible to have a donor who is not related by blood, but are emotionally committed to you. Examples of these donors are adopted family members, spouses, or life long friends. Excellent results can be achieved whether the donor is a blood related or not.
Great care is taken when considering a person for kidney donation.
Above all, the team wants to ensure the kidney donor's health and minimize their risk. It is important the kidney donor is absolutely willing to be considered. Living kidney donation is an emotional decision. It is natural to feel fear and anxiety over the procedure, while maintaining a strong desire to participate. Our hope is to maintain the relationship between patient and donor, regardless of donation decision.