Donors or donor families can specify transplant recipients under a procedure known as "directed donation." It is specifically permitted under most state laws governing anatomical gifts. To receive a directed donation the recipient would have to be formally accepted for a transplant by a transplant center and would have to be medically compatible (blood type, size, etc.) with the donor. While most laws do not place any added restrictions, ethically it is best to specify an individual recipient by name. (Source: Organ Procurement Organization)

Blood donated by a friend or family member for use by a designated patient.