A renal biopsy is the removal of a small piece of kidney tissue
for examination. Kidney biopsy; Biopsy - kidney How the test is
performed There are many ways to do a kidney biopsy. They
include: Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy CT-guided kidney biopsy
The most common kidney biopsy uses ultrasound to guide the
doctor to the proper area in your kidney. The biopsy is done in
the hospital. Your doctor will go over the procedure, benefits,
and risks in great detail. You will lie face down for at least
20 - 30 minutes. A towel may be placed under your belly area so
you stay in the correct position. A numbing medicine
(anesthetic) is injected under the skin near the kidney area.
The health care provider makes a tiny cut in the skin. The
doctor uses ultrasound images to find the proper location. A
biopsy needle goes through the skin to the surface of the
kidney.You will be asked to take and hold a deep breath as the
needle goes into the kidney. If the health care provider is not
using ultrasound guidance, you may be a