Why a donation may be denied
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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March 20, 2024Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/body-donation/why-donation-denied