Kidney Disease

Must not donate if:
Less than 12 months since recovery.

1. All tissues:
a) Self-limiting renal disease e.g. single attacks of glomerulonephritis, pyelitis, from which recovery has been complete, do not necessarily disqualify the donor.

b) If there is doubt about the diagnosis refer to a Designated Medical Officer.

2. Eyes:
If not immunosuppressed, accept.

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.

To align the guidance with that for blood donors, the deferral period following an attack of 'Acute Nephritis' has been reduced from five years to 12 months