Kidney Biopsy in Park Circus, Kolkata, West Bengal
A needle is guided by ultrasound into the kidney to collect a tiny piece of tissue for microscopic examination. Used to diagnose glomerulonephritis, lupus nephr…
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What is 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.
30-45 minutes
Bed rest for 6-8 hours post-biopsy; hospital observation for 24 hours; blood in urine is normal for 24-48 hours; avoid strenuous activity for 2 weeks
₹5,000 - ₹15,000
Local anesthesia with IV sedation
99%
Inpatient