What makes a good living donor?
While many people are willing to be living donors, not everyone has the qualities necessary to participate in living donation. Donors must be chosen carefully in order to avoid unsatisfactory outcomes. Individuals considered for living donation are usually between 18-60 years of age and in good general health. Potential living donors must be free from high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and heart disease. Donor body size compared to their recipient is taken into consideration. Most importantly, potential donors must be genuinely willing to donate.
