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Does a donor need to be hospitalized for pre-evaluation?
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Usually not: Usually all pre-donation tests are done on an outpatient basis. Unless if any tests were positive and they need to be taken care of that will preclude donation at this point.
Answered 6/12/2014
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See below: Usually not.Most tests for evaluation of kidney donor can be done as outpatient.
Answered 11/10/2012
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