Renal biopsy
Alternative names:
biopsy of the kidney; kidney biopsy
Normal values:
The kidney tissue shows normal structure.
What abnormal results mean:
The test may show some scarring caused by infection, poor blood flow through the kidney, or signs of systemic lupus erythematosus (a disease that causes inflammation in the connective tissues) that may be affecting the kidney. There may be signs of transplant rejection.
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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