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The total number of low eplet mismatch transplants NKR has facilitated at a center over the past 12 months. Low eplet mismatch transplants usually have a lower risk of rejection and may enable the recipient to receive lower dosages of immunosuppressive medication For more information, visit the NKR website. x |
The total number of transplants NKR has facilitated at a center over the past 12 months. Generally, a higher number indicates a higher level of experience in completing paired exchange. x |
Additional prioritization points on the deceased kidney donor list if a living donor ever needs a kidney. x |
Prioritization for a living donor kidney if an NKR donor ever needs a kidney. Living donor kidneys typically last twice as long as deceased donor kidneys. For more information, visit the Donor Shield website. x |
Donor Shield offers comprehensive support and protections, including reimbursement of lost wages, dependent care and travel expenses, to donors who donate through the NKR's paired exchange or voucher programs or through a Donor Shield Direct Center. For more information, visit the Donor Shield website. x |
Remote kidney donation allows a living donor to donate a kidney at a local hospital and have it safely transported to the recipient's transplant center for transplantation. For more information, visit the Donor Shield website. x |
The Voucher Program allows a kidney donor to give a voucher to an intended recipient who is in imminent need of a kidney transplant. After the donor donates, the voucher holder may redeem the voucher to be prioritized for a living donor kidney through the National Kidney Registry. Learn more about the Voucher Program. x |
A network of transplant centers that have the opportunity to participate in a variety of living donation programs and must adhere to strict requirements and guidelines. To find an NKR Member Center visit the NKR website. x |
The Kidney for Life initiative uses the latest technology in DNA sequencing to find the best match between patients and donors, so the kidney will last longer. For more information, visit the Kidney for Life website. x |
An elite group of transplant centers offering the highest level of care and support to living kidney donors. For more information, visit the Donor Care Network website. x |
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