Who can be a living liver donor?

Any healthy adult ( aged between 18 and 55 years) can be a potential live liver donor and subjected to screening.

In addition the following characteristics would increase chances of suitability

1. Compatible or same ABO blood group as intended recipient
   
2. Body mass index between 20-30 kg/m2 ( no malnourishment or obesity)
   
3. Absence of transmissible viral serology
   
4. No previous upper abdominal or hepatobiliary surgery
5. Absence of alcohol or drug abuse
   
6. No or well controlled medical conditions (ASA I or II)
7. Relationship with recipient ( as per law in certain countries including India )
   

While ultimate acceptability as a donor depends on a combination of anthropometric, physical, psychological and anatomical factors, if the above criteria are met by the potential donor, donor unsuitability rates that may be close to 50% can be reduced.

For more information http://www.livingdonorsonline.org/liver/liver.htm