Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Donor and Recipient Selection Criteria

for living kidney transplants Living kidney transplants are a life-saving option for those with chronic kidney failure. The best outcome for a transplant is when the donor and recipient are closely matched in terms of blood type, size, age, and other factors. Selection criteria for both donor and recipient are used…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 3× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2576-9359 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

for living kidney transplants Living kidney transplants are a life-saving option for those with chronic kidney failure. The best outcome for a transplant is when the donor and recipient are closely matched in terms of blood type, size, age, and other factors. Selection criteria for both donor and recipient are used to ensure the best outcome for the transplant. Donors must be in good physical and mental health with no chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hepatitis B or C, HIV, or cancer. Additionally, donors must be at least age 18, not taking any recreational drugs, and be able to provide informed consent. Additional criteria such as willingness to donate and compatibility with the recipient are taken into account. Recipients must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for a transplant. Generally, recipients must have an end-stage renal disease, be healthy enough for surgery and post-operative care, and be free from active infection. Additionally, recipients must have a reliable support network to help them care for the donor organ and agree to adhere to medical guidelines. Living kidney transplants allow many people with severe kidney disease to lead a healthier, more normal life. Selection criteria for the donor and recipient are essential to ensuring the transplant is successful and that both parties are healthy and safe.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Organ Transplantation (ISSN 2576-9359).

Journal editorial board
Francesca Diomede · Italy Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti · United Kingdom Karolina Golab · United States

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