Deceased Kidney Donation

A deceased kidney donor is someone who donated their kidney after death, typically after being declared brain dead. The kidney is then transplanted into a person with kidney failure to save their life.

Yes, you can donate a kidney after death. When you register as an organ donor, your kidneys and other organs can be used to save lives after you pass away.

There is generally no strict age limit for donating a kidney, but most kidney donors are between 18 and 70 years old. Donors need to be in good health to qualify.

After death, organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys can remain viable for transplantation if the donor is kept on life support until the organs are removed.

Organs such as the brain and certain parts of the nervous system cannot be donated after death. However, most major organs and tissues, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and corneas, can be transplanted.