Kidney disease - Tissue - deceased donors

Scenarios

Acute nephritis

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Less than 12 months since recovery.

Discretionary

1. All tissues:
   1. Self-limiting renal disease (e.g. single attacks of glomerulonephritis, pyelitis) from which recovery has been complete, do not necessarily disqualify the donor.
   2. If there is doubt about the diagnosis, refer to a Designated Clinical Support Officer.
      
      
2. Eyes:
   Accept.

Additional information

If the donor has not received treatment to suppress the condition in the last 12 months, it is unlikely that their donation will pose a risk to the recipient.

Chronic nephritis

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

Eyes:

Accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Autoimmune disease
• Immunosuppression
• Infection, general

Additional information

Renal diseases may present with associated conditions (e.g. autoimmune diseases or infections) and patients may undergo complex treatment (e.g. immunosuppressive treatment). It is important to evaluate the donor history comprehensively.

Reason for change:

Amended ‘discretionary’ sections, ‘See if relevant’ sections added, ‘Additional Information’ updated, to align this entry with the entry for ‘immunosuppression’.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 64 (13 October 2025)