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Results

By Mayo Clinic staff

Expect your biopsy report from the pathology lab within about a week. In urgent situations, a full or partial report may be available in less than 24 hours. At a follow-up visit, your doctor will discuss the results. The results may further explain what's causing your kidney problem, or they may be used to plan or change your treatment.

What you can expect
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