Authorization requested and given for recovery of specific organs from a donor. Recovery of organs for transplant must be authorized by the individual(s) authorizing the donation (donor or surrogate decision maker), consistent with applicable state law. (OPTN/SRTR 2022 Annual Data Report. HHS/HRSA; 2024. Accessed February 4, 2025.). (Alliance Glossary, June 2026)
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