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First they find out whether you have the right blood group (since this is the quickest way to rule out a lot of people). Then they check your size; you must be the same size or slightly bigger than the recipient. Then they have to "tissue match" for the kidney; this is usually a combination of blood tests. This checks that your kidney is exactly the right match for the recipient.

After all this has been established, if it is decided that you are a match, you will go through a general health and psychological screen, to check that your health is up to donating a kidney. This is usually blood tests, an MRI, EEG and ECG, and a chat with a therapist. If all these tests come back fine, you're eligible to donate.

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