Living Kidney Donor Information
You may be considering becoming a living kidney donor for a family member. Or perhaps for a friend or even someone who you don't know at all. People who need a kidney transplant can accept a kidney from any compatible donor, family member or not.
Perhaps you need a kidney transplant and are looking for information about how a person can become a living donor. Either way, the team at Inova Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program is available to answer your questions and provide the information you need. We pride ourselves on taking the time to talk with our donors so they understand in detail the entire process of living kidney donation.
Download printable PDF: Living Donor Education from Inova 
General information
Choosing to become a living donor is a choice. You can slow down the evaluation, take a break from the process or even change your mind entirely at any time. If you change your mind and decide you do not want to donate, you have the option of what we call a "medical out." Our transplant staff will inform the recipient that for medical reasons you are unable to donate.
HIPAA protects your personal medical information. By law your medical information cannot be shared with anyone outside of your medical team, including the recipient, unless you give specific permission otherwise.
Please note: The sale or purchase of human organs is a federal crime. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly acquire, receive or otherwise transfer any human organ for valuable consideration (money or anything of value) for use in human transplantation.
Details about becoming a living kidney donor
There are numerous steps to become a donor. Follow the links below to learn more about the details of the donor process. We want to be certain that ALL of your questions are answered fully. We encourage you to take as much time as you need to feel comfortable with your decision.
Please know that the Inova Kidney and Pancreas Transplant staff are here to care for your friend, family member or loved one who needs the kidney. But we are also here to protect you, both physically and emotionally.
Donor intake form
When requested by our staff, please download, complete and return this donor form as instructed.