Kidney Biopsy

A needle is guided by ultrasound into the kidney to collect a tiny piece of tissue for microscopic examination. Used to diagnose glomerulonephritis, lupus nephritis, unexplained acute kidney injury, and nephrotic syndrome.

Kidney Biopsy is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Nephrology specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Kidney Biopsy is typically performed with Local anesthesia with IV sedation. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Kidney Biopsy has a documented success rate of 99% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.