Generally, a kidney transplant is indicated for patients who are suffering from irreversible kidney failure. These patients are in Stage IV or V of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Being selected as a good kidney transplant candidate is based on a thorough review of a patient’s:

• Current health condition
• Past medical history
• Psychosocial history and evaluation
• Lab results
• Medical testing
• Financial status

Patients who are not good candidates for a kidney transplant include those who have:

• Malignancy other than skin cell carcinomas
• Active infections
• Active immunological disease, such as Lupus, Goodpasture, Wegeners or other vasculitis, Scleroderma
• Advanced cardiac disease
• Advanced primary pulmonary or thoracic disease
• HIV infection
• Sickle cell disease
• Obesity
• Malnutrition
• Unstable psychiatric disorder
• Evidence of poor compliance
• Absence of funding
• Active alcohol or substance abuse