Home dialysis and transplant planning
Can you pursue kidney transplant while using home dialysis?
Yes. Peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis and transplant planning can happen on the same timeline. The modality you use does not decide transplant candidacy.
The short answer.
Home dialysis and transplant evaluation are separate decisions. Ask your kidney-care team about referral, then ask the transplant program which evaluation steps and records it needs. HRSA explains how programs evaluate and list candidates.
Modality and eligibility are different questions.
Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen to filter waste; home hemodialysis uses a dialysis machine at home. Each has practical training, supplies, schedules, and support considerations. Those details belong in your treatment-choice conversation and do not establish whether a program will accept you.
NIDDK’s treatment guidance can help you prepare questions about options. NIDDK’s transplant guidance covers the transplant path.
Questions to ask both teams.
- Has my transplant referral been sent, and which records are needed?
- How might evaluation visits fit around my home dialysis routine?
- What training, caregiver, travel, or supply issues should we plan for?
- Who should I call if my dialysis plan or health changes?
- Who can confirm my current evaluation or listing status?
Name the owner of each next step.
Your dialysis team can discuss treatment logistics and help with records. The transplant program owns its evaluation and listing decision. A caregiver can help with notes, transport, or home planning if you choose. Transplant Check cannot assess eligibility or coordinate care.
Choose your next question.
Follow your care team’s instructions; for urgent symptoms, contact local emergency services.
Sources and boundaries.
General information only; no diagnosis, eligibility decision, referral, status lookup, or medical instruction. HRSA/OPTN · NIDDK: Kidney transplant · NIDDK: Treatment choices.