Kidney Donor Eligibility
The medical and legal requirements to become a living kidney donor.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
Living donors must be healthy adults with normal kidney function and, legally, a near relative — or an approved non-relative.
Requirements
- Normal kidney function and no major illness
- Compatible blood group or a swap option
- No active infection or cancer
Frequently asked questions
Can a 60-year-old donate?
Age alone is not a barrier if the person is healthy and passes evaluation.