Kidney Transplant Before Dialysis
Some people receive a kidney before they ever start dialysis. That path almost always needs a living donor — not a webpage promising dates.
Why a living donor is the lever
Deceased-donor offers follow listing rules. A living donor is usually how transplant happens before dialysis. If you need that person, you need confidential matching. We do not quote wait times or promise you will skip dialysis.
What you order here
If you need a kidney, order matching. Stay in contact with your transplant team about listing. Matching does not replace surgery — it is how you look for a living donor.
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This is general information, not medical advice. Timing is decided with your transplant team.