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Renal biopsy
Kidney - blood and urine flow
Kidney anatomy
 
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Renal biopsy

Alternative names:

biopsy of the kidney; kidney biopsy

What the risks are:

There is a very slight chance of infection. There can be bleeding into the muscle, which might cause soreness.

Special considerations:

For 2 weeks after the test, avoid strenuous activities. Sometimes a repeat biopsy is needed.


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