Can I be on multiple hospital waitlists?
State-level allocation is centralized, so you are on one state registry. However, you can transfer your registration if you move or change transplant centres.
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Kidney transplant waitlist in India
How the waitlist works, registration process, and what determines priority for deceased donor kidneys.
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Short Answer
The kidney transplant waitlist in India is managed through state organ sharing networks (ROTTO/SOTTO) with allocation based on blood group, waiting time, medical urgency, and HLA matching.
Medical Facts
- Patients must be evaluated and registered at a licensed transplant centre to be placed on the waitlist.
- Waiting times vary significantly: states with active deceased donation programmes (Tamil Nadu, Telangana) typically have shorter waits.
- Patients on the waitlist should maintain dialysis and health optimization to remain transplant-ready.
Legal Facts
- Waitlist registration and organ allocation are governed by THOA and managed by NOTTO/ROTTO/SOTTO.
- Patients cannot register at multiple state registries simultaneously; cross-state allocation follows specific protocols.
- Priority is determined by medical criteria, not financial status or personal connections.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Complete transplant evaluation at a licensed centre to get on the waitlist.
- Understand your state's allocation process and expected wait times.
- Continue optimal dialysis and health management while waiting.
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