KIDNEY BIOPSY

A kidney biopsy is a procedure to remove a small sample of kidney tissue that can be examined under a microscope for signs of injury or disease.

Your doctor might recommend a kidney biopsy (also called a "kidney biopsy") to diagnose a suspected kidney disorder. It may also be used to determine the severity of kidney disease or to monitor treatment for kidney disease. You may also need a kidney biopsy if you had a kidney transplant that isn't working properly.

In most cases, a doctor performs a kidney biopsy by inserting a thin needle through the skin. This is called a "percutaneous kidney biopsy." An imaging device helps the doctor guide the needle into the kidney to remove tissue.