Medical Imaging and Transplant Team Evaluation
The following medical imaging tests are completed in the hospital setting:
Abdominal ultrasound – non-invasive imaging test used to view and assess internal organs, structures and blood flow within
the abdomen, kidneys are located below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine (within the retroperitoneal cavity)
Pelvic ultrasound – non-invasive imaging test for women to assess the female internal organs within the pelvic region (which
includes uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries)
Renogram – nuclear medicine exam that uses radiolabeling (tracer) and a camera to evaluate both right and left kidney
function and urine flow into the bladder
CT (Computed Tomography) Angiogram – 3D spiral scan that works by using x-rays and injection of a contrast agent to take
detailed pictures of the kidneys
*Transplant Surgeon – will review results of Renogram and CT Angiogram to determine which kidney will be used for organ
donation
Transplant Team meetings: opportunity to meet the care team and ask questions to help make an informed decision about
organ donation
Clinical Coordinator – transplant nurse who helps coordinate the tests and oversees the donor evaluation process
Social Worker – will interview potential donor on what kind of work they do, support system at home during surgical recovery,
discuss what to expect if the transplant is not successful in terms of recipient outcome
Transplant Nephrologist – kidney specialist who reviews the donor’s test results, discusses the risks of kidney donation and
answers any medical questions
Transplant Surgeon (Urologist) – provider who will be performing the operation, reviews the results of the medical imaging
tests with the donor and goes over the surgical risks
Transplant Psychologist – a consult with a psychologist maybe arranged to address any concerns and help determine if the
individual is suitable for living donor organ donation
