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==Overview== | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
*'''Laboratory tests''' will show signs of [[Hemolytic anemia (patient information)|hemolytic anemia]] and [[acute renal failure]]. Laboratory tests may include: | |||
:*Blood clotting tests (PT and PTT) | |||
:*Comprehensive metabolic panel may show increased levels of BUN and creatinine | |||
:*Complete blood count (CBC) may show increased white blood cell count and decreased red blood cell count | |||
:*Platelet count is usually reduced | |||
:*[[Urinalysis]] may reveal blood and protein in the urine | |||
:*Urine protein test can be used to show the amount of protein in the urine | |||
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Overview
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory tests will show signs of hemolytic anemia and acute renal failure. Laboratory tests may include:
- Blood clotting tests (PT and PTT)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel may show increased levels of BUN and creatinine
- Complete blood count (CBC) may show increased white blood cell count and decreased red blood cell count
- Platelet count is usually reduced
- Urinalysis may reveal blood and protein in the urine
- Urine protein test can be used to show the amount of protein in the urine