谁可以成为活体捐献者?
A living donor is often a close family member, such as a parent, child, brother or sister. A donor can also be a more distant family member, spouse, friend, co-worker or church member.
Altruistic or non-directed donors - those who donate anonymously and do not know their recipients - are also becoming more common.
Blood Type Compatibility Chart
| Donor Blood Type | Recipient Blood Type |
|---|---|
| A | A, AB |
| B | B, AB |
| AB | AB |
| O | A, B, AB, O |
Note: the Rh factor (positive or negative) with the blood type does not have to match for donation.
要获得活体捐献者的资格，一个人必须身体健康，没有高血压、糖尿病、肥胖和肾脏疾病。考虑活体捐赠的个人通常在18至70岁之间。
Gender and race are not factors in determining a successful match.
Additionally, the prospective donor and recipient must have a compatible blood type and cross-match.
It is important to know that even if a donor’s blood type is not compatible with the recipient’s blood type, there is still the option to be an indirect donor for your recipient through our paired kidney exchange program.
The decision to become a living donor is voluntary, freely given without pressure or financial compensation from the intended recipient.
The donor may change his or her mind at any time during the process.
The donor’s decision and reasons are kept confidential. All results of the medical evaluation of the donor will be held confidential according to HIPAA guidelines.