Can a Friend or Spouse Donate If You Are Not Related?
Relatedness is not the test. Blood type, a crossmatch, and a full workup at a transplant center are.
Family is not required
A spouse, partner, friend, or coworker can be evaluated as a living donor. Our matching queue does not prefer relatives. We compare organ and ABO blood type only.
Pick the door that fits
Still looking for a kidney or liver donor? You need matching. Already have a willing person? They join free, and you order a Review so an Independent RN Navigator prepares the conversation with the program.
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Need a donor: kidney or liver matching. Already have someone: they join free; you order a Review after coverage.
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This is general information, not medical advice. Compatibility is decided at your transplant center.