Have you been giving it some thought?
Considering Kidney Donation
Donating a kidney is a life-changing gift. It is also a major commitment that involves extensive testing, major surgery, and weeks of recovery. Living kidney donors go through the process outlined below.
Screening & Testing
Complete the Donor Care Network screening and medical history
45 Minutes
Center Will Contact You
+/- 3 Days
Complete standard workup
+/- 3 Days
From testing to donation
2-4 Months
Surgery & Recovery
*Most people can return to normal activities after 2 – 4 weeks. Donors with physically demanding jobs may need 4 – 6 weeks of recovery before returning to work. High-performance athletes will need 6 months to a year before they are back to pre-donation performance levels.
Complete pre-op
1 Day
Complete surgery
1-5 Hours
Recover in Hospital
1-4 Days
Refrain from flying
1 Weeks
Recover at home!
1-4 Weeks
When you’re ready to get started with the screening process, click the button below.