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hi. I'm down for an abdominal/kidney ultrasound next month. 2 times in 3 months a trace of blood was discovered in urine. it was only in dipstick. i didnt see it in my urine whilst urinating. I'm wondering if a biopsy were needed, would it be done during the ultrasound test or at another appointment. any info welcome..
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charcey97 tom69824
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As far as I know, that would be a separately scheduled procedure.
charcey97 tom69824
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As far as I know, that would be a separately scheduled procedure.
catie0731 tom69824
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many times blood in the urine can be as simple as a urinary tract infection. the ultrasound is probably just a precaution. I had renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) and I had no symptoms at all. it was caught by accident really. my renal doctor wanted an ultrasound to check my kidneys to make sure that the internal structures all looked good. my mom used to say don't borrow trouble so try not to worry yourself too much. I wish you the best of luck
sam1881 tom69824
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Hi, good question.
No, an ultrasound is a non invasive procedure. A biopsy of the kidney is a highly invasive operation requiring analgesia, a team of clinicians and a consultant to complete. it usually takes place in major hospital e.g. st Thomas ( if in UK). This is not a simple procedure that would take place in a walk in clinic and your local hospital, it is a major undertaking requiring hospital care in a ward once the procedure is complete, with the patient also signing a disclaimer before it will take place. A kidney biopsy in your case does seem the right next course of action however. But bear in mind you could wait months for this procedure as it does require a highly skilled team.