Kidney Biopsy

Biopsy, Kidney, Percutaneous Renal Biopsy, Renal Biopsy

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Organization

National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY  10016
Phone: 1-800-622-9010
(212) 889-2210
Fax: (212) 689-9261
Web Address: www.kidney.org
 

The National Kidney Foundation works to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases and help people affected by these conditions. Its Web site has a wealth of information about adult and child conditions. Free materials, such as brochures and newsletters, are available.



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Author: Monica Rhodes Last Updated: September 29, 2008
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Tushar J. Vachharajani, MD, FASN, FACP - Nephrology

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 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
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