info does a person get? I know someone thinking about getting on the kidney transplant list. Apparently the deceased donor is tested for various conditions such as hepatitis and HIV. The family is also questioned. Since HIV doesn't always show up right away a kidney may be offered but the person is told if the deceased donor was high risk but not what category of high risk. For example, they wouldn't say the donor was an intravenous drug user just say high risk.
Is this correct? The person considering the transplant was directed to the UNOS website but was having trouble finding the answer there. How much info will be provided about the deceased donor?
Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Is this correct? The person considering the transplant was directed to the UNOS website but was having trouble finding the answer there. How much info will be provided about the deceased donor?
Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.