In our lab it is the pathologists who evaluate whether the renal biopsy is
adequate or not.  However, some of the techs have the capability of making
this determination.
We use a dissecting scope and look for the glomeruli, which appear as little
red dots in the biopsy sample.   Sometimes they are very hard to see,
especially in a diseased kidney, and then it is good to have a path around
to make the final decision.
Hope this helps.

Robert M. Sala M.T.(ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Sioux Valley Hospital
1100 S. Euclid Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD  57117-5039

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> From: 	TABrecken@aol.com[SMTP:TABrecken@aol.com]
> Sent: 	Friday, September 08, 2000 7:33 PM
> To: 	Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject: 	Renal biopsies
>
> I need help.  The pathologists in our lab ask that histotechnologists
> perform
> evaluation of adequacy on renal biopsies.  I would like to know who
> usually
> does this function in path labs and if there are any
> regulations/guidelines
> from NSH or other agencies about who should perform evaluations of renal
> biopsies and what training is needed.  Also, does anyone have any tricks
> of
> the trade on evaluating renals.  The radiologists take the sample in
> ultrasound or CT.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>