Q&A

Who is the best match for kidney transplant?

Who is the best match for kidney transplant?

The best match for the recipient is to have 12 out of s12antigen match. (This is known as a zero mismatch.) It is possible for all 12 markers to match, even with an unrelated deceased donor organ, if the patient has a very common HLA type.

What makes someone a compatible kidney donor?

Kidney donors must have a compatible blood type with the recipient. The Rh factor (+ or -) of blood does not matter in a transplant. The following blood types are compatible: Donors with blood type A… can donate to recipients with blood types A and AB.

Who is a good kidney donor?

As a general rule, you should be 18 years or older. You must also have normal kidney function. There are some medical conditions that could prevent you from being a living donor. These include having uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, HIV, hepatitis, or acute infections.

Are family members a match for kidney transplant?

It’s true that family members have a higher chance of being a good match. But living donor transplants are more successful compared to kidneys from deceased donors because these kidneys come from living donors.

What is the cut off age for donating a kidney?

Kidney transplants performed using organs from live donors over the age of 70 are safe for the donors and lifesaving for the recipients, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

What are the risks of donating a kidney?

Life Expectancy. Donating a kidney is major surgery but has not been shown to reduce the donor’s life expectancy.

  • Surgical Complications. Donors face the possibility of post-operative complications such as bleeding,wound infection,fever,etc.
  • Recovery Time.
  • Mortality Rate.
  • Long Term Outcomes.

    • What are the requirements for donating a kidney?

    good general health

  • normal kidney function
  • age 25 to 70 years (exceptions are made)
  • insurance coverage

    • Who cannot donate a kidney?

    Usually children are excluded from donating kidneys. There are a host of diseases that can prevent a person from donating a kidney. Hiv is probably the foremost. Some types of cancer are also included.

    Does donating a kidney reduce lifespan?

    On average, a living donor kidney can function anywhere between 12 to 20 years, and a deceased donor kidney can improve quality of life for 8 to 12 years.