Table 3.

An outline of the match run rules in a simulated “mature” KPD pool which are used in the simulations

Outline of the match run procedures
a	Enumerate cycles and nondirected donor- or bridge donor-initiated chains (segments) of length 3 or less.
b	Select nonoverlapping cycles and chains so as to maximize the expected number of transplants achieved.
c	Apply the predesignated match failure rates to the selected cycles and chains to identify all remaining viable potential transplants. Carry out a set of viable nonoverlapping cycles and chains that maximizes the number of transplants.
d	All pairs, nondirected donors or bridge donors, in the selected cycles or chains are simulated to be “inactive, awaiting transplant” for 9 days, after which untransplanted pairs and unutilized nondirected donors or bridge donors return to the KPD pool.
e	The living donors at the end of the chains carried out in step c return to the KPD pool as bridge donors and participate in the next match run or donate to a candidate on the deceased donor kidney waitlist.

KPD, kidney paired donation.