Living Donation Types

Paired Donation

Paired exchange donation consists of two or more kidney donor/recipient pairs whose blood types are not compatible. The two recipients trade donors so that each recipient can receive a kidney with a compatible blood type. Once all donors and recipients have been tested, the kidney transplant surgeries can be scheduled to occur simultaneously.

For more information about paired donation, talk to your transplant team and read the following brochure:

OPTN Kidney Paired Donation Pilot Program

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