Alternative Names
Kidney biopsy; Biopsy - kidney
What the risks are:
Risks include:
- Bleeding from the kidney (in rare cases, may require a blood transfusion)
- Bleeding into the muscle, which might cause soreness
- Infection (small risk)
Special considerations:
Avoid strenuous activities and lifting heavy objects for 2 weeks after the test. Sometimes a repeat biopsy is needed.