Reproducibility of the Banff schema in reporting protocol biopsies of stable renal allografts

Abstract

We conclude that the Banff classification provides a reproducible method for the histological assessment of protocol renal allograft biopsies in stable grafts. Such biopsies may be valuable in detecting subclinical rejection and early chronic allograft nephropathy and may also be used as surrogate end-points in the evaluation of therapy to prevent the latter.