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How long is the wait for a kidney transplant?
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Months to Many Years: No clear answer since it depends on your degree of sensitization to hla antigens, your ABO blood type, and the region of the country you live in. It can range from months to many years. A lucky few % receive a perfectly (hla) matched kidney from anywhere in the country. These are called zero mismatched shared kidneys. The best way to reduce waiting time is try and find a willing living donor.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Depends : Wait time depends on blood group, antibody level, state anywhere between 2-10 years.
Answered 5/29/2015
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