A donor evaluation appointment will manage if problems are not discovered during the initial screening. In addition, the hospital encourages you to bring a family member to meet with your living donor team; this should be your significant other or the person who will most likely be helping you during your surgical recovery.

This two-day evaluation appointment will include a meeting with the donor team, lab work, and diagnostic testing. Given below is a list of the donor evaluation team, as well as a listing of necessary lab work and diagnostic testing:

• Hepatologist
• Surgeon
• Psychologist/donor nurse coordinator
• Social worker

The liver transplant evaluation appointment can last approximately 5-6 hours, so you and your support team should plan accordingly. The liver transplant candidates will complete an evaluation process that includes a variety of blood and urine tests. The evaluation aims to determine whether liver transplantation is the best treatment option. In addition, the evaluation process aims to ensure optimal health and that you will benefit from liver transplantation.

The evaluation process is also an opportunity for you and your child to learn more about liver transplantation and to meet the liver transplant team. People will evaluate with consultations, lab tests, and various procedures to determine the appropriateness of the transplant.