Objectives 

• Learn the histology of the normal kidney by light microscopy 

• Be able to describe the structure of the glomerulus, tubulointerstitial, and vascular compartments  

• Be able to identify normal glomerular and tubulointerstitial structures by electron microscopy

• Understand the basic principles of immunofluorescence microscopy 

• Understand the value and proper procedure for on on-site adequacy assessment for medical renal biopsies

To-do list

• Take the Pre-Quiz to see how much you already know about medical renal pathology

• Watch video lectures

• Take the Post-Quiz to see how much you have learned about medical renal pathology

Pre-quiz

Course Introduction

Normal Histology of the Kidney

Introduction to Immunofluorescence Microscopy

Introduction to Electron Microscopy

Principles of Renal Biopsy on Site Adequacy Assessment

Post Quiz

Congratulations on finishing this module! In order to get your course certificate, please complete the exam and satisfaction survey linked below.

The exam will consist of 10 questions with a short feedback section at the beginning. You will have TWO attempts to take the quiz and pass with a score of 60% or higher. If you do not receive your certificate with 10 minutes of completing your exam, please contact us.