Screening & Testing

  1. 45 minsComplete the Donor Care Network screening and medical history
  2. 3-10 daysCenter should contact you
  3. ~3 daysComplete standard workup
  4. 1 – 4 monthsGet cleared for donation

Surgery & Recovery

  • 1 dayComplete pre-op
  • 1 – 5 hoursComplete surgery
  • 1 – 4 daysRecover in hospital
  • 1 weekRefrain from flying
  • 1 – 4 weeksRecover at home*

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*Most people can return to normal activities after 2 – 4 weeks. Donors with physically demanding jobs may need 4 – 6 weeks of recovery before returning to work. High-performance athletes will need 6 months to a year before they are back to pre-donation performance levels.