Deceased Donor Kidney Transplants
What a deceased-donor transplant is and how the process works.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
A deceased-donor kidney comes from someone who has died and whose organs are donated, usually after brain death.
The process
Recipients are matched from a waiting list, and the transplant happens when a suitable organ becomes available.
Frequently asked questions
How is a deceased donor matched?
By blood group, tissue type and time on the waiting list.