Is there a main registry for organ donors?
No. There is no official organ donor registry. Although there are many “registries” in existence in the United States and an attempt is being made to centralize this information, currently these are utilized as tools to promote donation awareness. They are NOT accessed during the organ donation process since permission must always be received from the next-of-kin. However, patients awaiting organ transplants do have a main registry to assist with organ distribution process.
