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What happens if my my live donor and I have a positive cross match?

You will not be able to receive a kidney from your donor if the result is a positive cross-match.

In this case, you and your donor can go into the Kidney Exchange programme.

‹ What happens if my blood is not compatible with my live donor? Kidney Exchange ›
  • Being A Recipient
    • What is end-stage kidney disease?
    • What are my treatment options if I have end-stage kidney disease?
    • How safe is live kidney donation for your donor?
    • Finding a live kidney donor
    • Receiving a deceased donor kidney
    • How successful are kidney transplants?
    • When is the best time to have a kidney transplant?
    • How safe is a transplant operation?
    • What are the main stages of a live donor kidney transplant?
    • Who will I be dealing with if I have a kidney transplant?
    • What is the 'workup'?
    • What tests will my live donor do?
    • What happens if my blood is not compatible with my live donor?
    • What happens if my my live donor and I have a positive cross match?
    • Kidney Exchange
    • Who makes the final decision about whether I have my transplant?
    • Time and financial costs
    • Your transplant operation
    • How will I feel after my transplant?
    • How long will my new kidney last?
    • How will my life be better?
    • Who can I talk to about live kidney donation?

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