How long is the wait for a kidney transplant and what needs to be considered before an organ is offered?
The wait for a transplant can range from a number of weeks to several years. Many issues are considered when an organ becomes available, including: • Tissue match (how close a match the kidney is to the patient); • Blood type; • How long the patient has been waiting; • Immune status/antibody level; • Distance (how close the organ is to the patient); • Medical urgency; • Age (children tend to have shorter wait times); • Current health.
