A Glance of Kidney Transplant ProcessYour Doctor's RecommendationThe transplantation process begins when you learn that your kidneys are failing and you must start to consider your treatment options. Whether transplantation is to be among your options will depend on your specific situation. Transplantation is not for everyone. Your doctor may tell you that you have a condition that would make transplantation dangerous or unlikely to succeed.Medical Evaluation at a Transplant CenterIf your doctor sees transplantation as an option, the next step is a thorough medical evaluation at a transplant hospital. The pretransplant evaluation may require several visits over the course of several weeks or even months. You will need to have blood drawn and x rays taken. You will be tested for blood type and other matching factors that determine whether your body will accept an available kidney.The medical team will want to see whether you are healthy enough for surgery. Cancer, a serious infection, or significant cardiovascular disease would make transplantation unlikely to succeed. In addition, the medical team will want to make sure that you can understand and follow the schedule for taking medicines.If a family member or friend wants to donate a kidney, he or she will need to be evaluated for general health and to see whether the kidney is a good match.
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