Testing & Diagnosis for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children
Tests
How is hemolytic uremic syndrome diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for hemolytic may include:
- Blood tests - to check blood cell counts, electrolytes and kidney function
- Urine tests - to check for blood and protein
- Stool tests - to check for blood
- Abdominal x-ray - a diagnostic test which uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film.
