What you can expect

To become a nondirected living organ donor, your transplant center will evaluate your overall health and perform several tests to determine your eligibility as a living organ donor.

The vast majority of nondirected living organ donations involve donating a single kidney. It is possible to donate a portion of your liver as a nondirected living organ donor, but this is extremely rare because of the risk the procedure may pose to the donor.

Once approved as a donor, your procedure will be scheduled, and the organ will be placed for distribution through the established organ allocation system.

The donated organ will be matched with a transplant candidate based on several factors, including organ compatibility, medical need and waiting list status.

If the transplant center's policy allows it and the recipient agrees, you may choose to meet the recipient or remain anonymous.