A renal biopsy can help diagnose a variety of kidney conditions, including:
Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli). Interstitial Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney's interstitial tissue. Nephrotic Syndrome: A condition characterized by high levels of protein in the urine, low blood protein levels, high cholesterol, and swelling. Diabetic Nephropathy: Kidney damage resulting from diabetes. Acute Kidney Injury: Sudden loss of kidney function.