How long for kidney donation?
Bearing in mind that most of my knowledge comes from dead donors – it shouldn’t take too long. They have to get your blood type (of course), and something else called your HLA type, as well as screen for bloodborne diseases. All of these tests can be done fairly rapidly. They’ll set an OR time, get the surgeons on board and, I think you’ll be set. Time is of the essence in any organ donation situation, and they’ve got these things well-streamlined. The donation process should be able to take place by Thanksgiving, but bear in mind that donor recovery time is pretty long – in the months, possibly. Your recipient goes home in a week and feels fine, but you’ve just had major surgery and your body is adapting to only having one kidney! Depending on your county in MD, Transplant Resource Center of Maryland or Washington Regional Transplant Constorium are your area OPO – they’ll be thrilled to hear from you, and ca
