A Kidney Biopsy is a procedure to obtain a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. It is usually performed under local anaesthesia with imaging guidance. You may feel some discomfort during the procedure, but it is generally safe and quick.
A Kidney Biopsy is carried out to identify kidney diseases, track the development of long-term kidney disorders, examine kidney damage, assess the condition of a kidney transplant, and look into unknown kidney problems, such as decreased kidney function, proteinuria, or hematuria. Important information is provided by the procedure to help with treatment decision-making.