Hemolytic-uremic syndrome laboratory findings

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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