Confusion about GFR and eligibility for kidney donation

Posted by anupma25 @anupma25, 1 day ago

Hi...my age is 43 , GFR is 71 ..one 35 and another 36, no any other conditions...am i eligible for kidney donation?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 1 day ago

@anupma25, are you asking about whether you can donate a kidney? If yes, here's some information that you might find helpful:

- About becoming a donor https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/tab/resource-36/

The first step to be a living organ donor is to fill out a Health History Questionnaire. Complete the form when you have adequate time and space to concentrate on each question. Before you begin, please obtain your current height and weight. It is also recommended that you use a laptop or desktop computer instead of a mobile device. Read more here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/tab/resource-38/