September 24, 2026
Kidney Biopsy: What It Involves
How a kidney biopsy is performed, why it is needed, and recovery.
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A kidney biopsy takes a tiny sample of kidney tissue with a thin needle so a pathologist can determine the exact cause of damage.
It is usually done under local anaesthetic with ultrasound guidance. Most people go home the same day.
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