In order to become a potential transplant candidate, you must meet specific requirements, which depend on the specific organ required. Some of the factors that can make you an ideal candidate for a kidney transplant are:
If you’ve end stage kidney disease and are on dialysis
If you’ve advanced chronic kidney disease at stage IV or V with an estimated GFR lesser than 20 ml/min
If you’ve chronic kidney disease at stage IV with GFR less than 30 ml/min
If you’ve chronic kidney disease with type 1 diabetes that has failed to respond to medical treatment