Is it possible for a biopsy to identify problems with kidneys yet eGFR and creatinine levels be normal in lab tests?
There are 3 ways to detect kidney damage/issues:
1) lab tests (eGFR/creatinine etc)
2) scan (cysts etc)
3) biopsy
I suspect in 2), one can have cysts etc and normal lab results.
So my question is, can a biopsy show damage with symptoms including anemia, urine changes, pain in kidney area, tingling and spasms due to whatever reason despite eGFR/creatinine being normal… or would a biopsy showing any damage have to be accompanied by abnormal lab tests?
My symptoms have grown so before speaking to my GP and nephrologist to push for a biopsy, I just want to explain why the lab results are normal. It’s as it the kidney were “shocked” and I’ve had an onset of issues ever since. Thx in advance.
There are 3 ways to detect kidney damage/issues:
1) lab tests (eGFR/creatinine etc)
2) scan (cysts etc)
3) biopsy
I suspect in 2), one can have cysts etc and normal lab results.
So my question is, can a biopsy show damage with symptoms including anemia, urine changes, pain in kidney area, tingling and spasms due to whatever reason despite eGFR/creatinine being normal… or would a biopsy showing any damage have to be accompanied by abnormal lab tests?
My symptoms have grown so before speaking to my GP and nephrologist to push for a biopsy, I just want to explain why the lab results are normal. It’s as it the kidney were “shocked” and I’ve had an onset of issues ever since. Thx in advance.