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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Potential Donors => Topic started by: kellyt on December 27, 2007, 07:09:18 PM

Title: Question regarding living donor testing
Post by: kellyt on December 27, 2007, 07:09:18 PM

I have two brothers who are more than willing to be tested and possibly donate.  Once I complete my evaluation and I'm considered a good recipient will they test both brothers at the same time or one at a time?  My guess is one at a time and they will more than likely test the younger one first.  Am I correct?

 :thx;

Title: Re: Question regarding living donor testing
Post by: Jill D. on December 27, 2007, 07:20:18 PM

They will probably test one at a time but first get information from both concernlng blood type, medical history, family situations, etc. They will take into account age and weight.

That is so awesome that they are both willing to be tested as a donor for you!!! :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Question regarding living donor testing
Post by: kellyt on December 28, 2007, 03:24:02 PM

Thanks!

They are both in good shape and their weight is good.  Me, on the other hand, well let's just say I'm working on it!

Title: Re: Question regarding living donor testing
Post by: KT0930 on January 05, 2008, 08:19:47 PM

They'll do basic testing like blood type on both, and if both are compatible, then they will have the three of you decide who will proceed with the testing from there. I had the same situation 5 years ago with my dad and my brother. I left it up to the two of them, and they decided on my dad because 1)He's retired and my brother was still in school for his Ph.D; and 2) they figured that if I needed one in the future, my brother could donate then, but my dad would be too old. Alas, due to PRA, my brother is not able to this time around. This was how my team in eastern NC handled it, anyway.