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Nephropathology

The Nephropathology Division specializes in the evaluation of medical kidney diseases using light microscopy, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy. Our expert faculty provide detailed morphologic and clinicopathologic assessments, working closely with nephrologists to guide patient management. We are deeply committed to education. Trainees gain experience with a broad spectrum of native and transplant kidney biopsies, and benefit from case-based learning, collaborative conferences, and exposure to research in glomerular disease and transplant pathology. 

Our premier nephropathology laboratory offers expert diagnostic services, providing comprehensive renal pathology reports in a timely manner.  Our laboratory conducts the technical and professional components of renal pathology services.  We are the leading nephropathology laboratory in North Carolina processing kidney biopsies from referring nephrologists and laboratories across the state and beyond.

General inquiries and kit requests can be directed to our office.  For more detailed information regarding our services and procedures, please refer to the UNC Nephrology Memorandum.  Forms for making referrals and sending specimens are also linked below.

Specimen Referral Form – Native Biopsy

Specimen Referral Form – Transplant Biopsy

For General Inquiries/Kit Requests:
University of North Carolina
UNC Division of Nephropathology
Brinkhous-Bullitt Building, Room 409
Campus Box #7525
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7525

Phone: 919.966.2421
Fax: 919.966.4542

Email:  nephropathadmin@med.unc.edu

Free Specimen Shipment to UNC with our Biopsy Kits

To order kits, call us at 919-966-2421

KITS INCLUDE:

  • Marked vials containing preservatives and fixatives for tissue triage
  • PREPAID, PREPRINTED FedEx shipping label for shipment back to UNC in the included FedEx clinical pack.
  • Material safety data sheets, and referral forms for both native and transplant biopsies (two separate forms)
  • Kits are bundled in groups of four and are stable at room temperature

 

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