Becoming a living donor is an opportunity to give the gift of life to someone in need. Adults can be living donors for friends and family members, or you can work with us to become a donor for someone you don't know.
Living Donation
If you're interested in helping a child through a living donation, we want to give you the best care possible for the best outcomes.
Learn more about a living donation
Understand what it takes to become a living donor candidate and how our living donor coordinator will guide you through the process
What to Expect
Being a liver donor can be scary, that's why we are here to help. There are several phases you can expect during a liver donation, including:Evaluation
The evaluation helps determine if your liver is a match. Types of testing may include things like CT scans, blood samples, chest x-ray, EKGs, and MRCPs. You can start the process by filling out this form.
Surgery and Recovery
When you are approved, our transplant team will work with you, keeping your best interest in mind. Surgery lasts between 5 and 7 hours. Recovery may include some discomfort, but our doctors will continue to monitor you and provide assistance. Discharge from the hospital usually occurs about 1 week after surgery.Risks and Complications
There are risks and complications with any surgery, we will walk you through them before surgery is scheduled.
Other Considerations
If your insurance company will not cover the cost, our team at Intermountain Children's Health will assist you finding insurance benefits for your living liver donation. We are happy to address any additional questions or concerns throughout the process.What to Expect
Being a kidney donor can be scary, that's why we are here to help. There are several phases to expect during a kidney donation, including:Evaluation
The evaluation helps determine if your kidney matches the recipient. Types of testing may include things like blood or urine tests, gynecological exams, and cancer and antibody screens. If your lab results are a match, you’ll meet with one of our transplant physicians to discuss surgery. You will also meet with one of our psychologists, donor advocates, and nurse coordinators.Surgery and Recovery
When you are approved, our transplant team will work with you, keeping your best interest in mind. Surgery is usually scheduled six to eight weeks in advance, at your convenience. Recovery may include some discomfort, but our doctors will continue to monitor you and provide assistance. Depending on your job, you may be able to return to your work as soon as two weeks after surgery.Risks and Complications
There are risks and complications with any surgery, we will walk you through them before surgery is scheduled.
Other Considerations
If your insurance company will not cover the cost, our team at Intermountain Children's Health will assist you in finding insurance benefits for your living kidney donation. To get started, call our kidney transplant office.
Phone: 801-662-6800
Donate Life
Donate Life America helps you understand the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation, making it easy for you to take action.Living Donors Online
Living Donors Online is a supportive, online community for living donors, potential donors, their families, and the medical community.
Learn more about Living Donors Online
National Living Donor Assistance Center
The National Living Donor Assistance Center gives financial help to those who want to donate an organ.
Learn more about the National Living Donor Assistance Center