Mayo Clinic makes every effort to accept all program-registered donors. Below are some reasons why the program might deny a donation:

• The potential donor had an infectious or contagious disease such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis or prion diseases.
• The next of kin objects to the donation of the body, the family is not in agreement or there is family discord.
• The body is not acceptable for anatomical study due to, for example, being extremely emaciated, being extremely obese, or having an extensive medical or surgical history.
• The body has been autopsied or mutilated or is decomposed.
• The body is not able to be in the care of the Mayo Clinic Body Donation Program within 48 hours of death.
• The body was embalmed before arrival at Mayo's facility.
• Donations are not needed at the time.

Mayo Clinic encourages all potential donors to have an alternate plan in case the donation isn't accepted.

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