Decide whether you want to be a living kidney donor
Learn the basic eligibility requirements for living donation
Contact a transplant center or hospital that performs kidney transplants
Complete the donor application and medical history forms
Undergo blood tests to check blood type and tissue compatibility
Complete a full medical evaluation to assess your health
Meet with the transplant team to review risks, benefits, and alternatives
Undergo psychological and social evaluation to confirm informed consent and support
Complete imaging and kidney function tests
Follow any required diet, medication, or lifestyle instructions before donation
Sign the informed consent documents if you choose to proceed
Schedule the donation surgery
Follow pre-surgery fasting and preparation instructions
Donate the kidney through the planned surgical procedure
Stay in the hospital for recovery and monitoring
Follow post-surgery care instructions and attend follow-up appointments
Report any pain, fever, bleeding, or other complications to the transplant team
Maintain long-term health monitoring after donation