KIDNEY BIOPSY

In assessing if you have kidney disease and what may be causing it, we would normally do a series of blood tests and urine tests. If necessary you may need a kidney biopsy. This involves putting a needle into the kidney while you lie on your tummy. It is done under ultrasound guidance and local anesthetic. A small sample of your kidney is then taken for further analysis in a laboratory. Further guidance will be given to your doctor, based on what the results are showing.