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How old do you need to be to be a living organ donor?
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A Legal Adult: Usually a potential donor needs to be over age 18, the age of legal consent. In actuality, the number of donors under age 21 is small. However, screening young living donors is a very careful process that involves medical, social service, and at times psychology and even ethical professionals to ensure donor consent is appropriate.
Answered 8/29/2011
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It depends: To donate, you need to be a legal adult or an emancipated minor who is deemed competent to give informed consent.
Answered 11/6/2013
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