The OHSU Renal Biopsy Service

 

 

Services:

• Routine studies:
• Native kidney biopsies:
  The following studies are recommended for the routine evaluation of an adequate renal biopsy specimen. (For more information, see the sections on the adequate biopsy, dividing the specimen and the proper fixatives.).
• Light microscopy (LM)
• Immunofluorescence microscopy (IF)
• Electron microscopy (EM)
• Allograft kidney biopsies:
  The following studies are recommended for the routine evaluation of an adequate allograft kidney biopsy specimen. (For more information, see the sections on the adequate biopsy, dividing the specimen and the proper fixatives.).
• Light microscopy
• Immunofluorescence microscopy

Note: Electron microscopy is not usually required for evaluation of renal insufficiency in the allograft biopsy, but it is recommended if the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, or other evidence of glomerular disease.

• Special studies:
  We offer most of the immunohistochemical and in-situ hybridization studies needed to identify infectious, infiltrative and hereditary diseases.
• Outside slides and blocks:
  We offer consultation in the evaluation of prepared materials from renal biopsies, nephrectomies and autopsy cases.

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