What is Percutaneous Renal Biopsy?
Percutaneous renal biopsy samples native kidney tissue under imaging so histology can explain proteinuria, unexplained AKI or a suspected glomerular disease. The patient lies prone. Under ultrasound, a spring-loaded needle takes cores from the lower pole. Observation for bleeding follows. Tissue is sent for light microscopy and, when written, IF and EM.





