Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I see for kidney biopsy?A nephrologist performs a kidney biopsy with CT scans and ultrasounds. In an outpatient procedure, where the individual has no bleeding complications, a radiologist may perform the procedure.
2. What is a native kidney biopsy?
This is another term for a kidney biopsy that is performed on an individual’s own kidneys.
3. How are the cells of a kidney biopsy analyzed?
The cells of a kidney biopsy are analyzed with a light microscope, an electron microscope and with immunohistochemistry.
