Become a Living Kidney Donor
Donating a kidney is a life-changing gift but also a major commitment that involves extensive testing, major surgery and weeks of recovery time. If you decide to donate a kidney, here’s the process you’ll go through.
Screening & Testing
- 45 minsComplete the Donor Care Network screening and medical history
- 3–4 weeksComplete pre-workup labs*
- ~3 daysCenter should contact you
- ~3 daysComplete standard workup
- 1–4 monthsGet cleared for donation
Surgery & Recovery
- 1 dayComplete pre-op
- 1–5 hoursComplete surgery
- 1–3 daysRecover in hospital
- 1–2 weeksRefrain from flying
- 2–8 weeksReturn to work
Ready to see if you’re qualified to donate your kidney?
Get Started*You will not be charged for any pre-workup labs related to your donation.