ALL ABOUT KIDNEY BIOPSY
WHY IS KIDNEY BIOPSY DONE? Kidney biopsy is done for diagnosis of certain kidney diseases or to find out how much damage has happened to the kidneys. DOES KIDNEY BIOPSY REQUIRE HOSPITAL ADMISSION? Biopsy usually requires a day of hospital admission but may sometimes be performed as a daycare procedure. WHO WILL DO THE KIDNEY BIOPSY? It is done by a nephrologist or radiologist with ultrasound guidance. HOW IS KIDNEY BIOPSY DONE? The patient needs to lie down in a prone position (face down) for the procedure. The doctor takes one or two small pieces of kidney tissue using a needle. The patient needs to hold their breath when the needle is passed. The biopsy is relatively painless and is done under local anesthesia with ultrasound guidance. It usually takes around 30 minutes for a kidney biopsy, sometimes it may take longer. The patient can lie on his or her back after the procedure. Absolute bed rest is advised for at least 6 hours and it will be better to be in bed for 24 hours especial...