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Treatment may involve: Dialysis; Medications such as corticosteroids; Transfusions of packed red cells and platelets. Some people may have the liquid portion of their blood (plasma) removed and replaced with fresh (donated) plasma, or the plasma is filtered to remove antibo...[read article]
Tests for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
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A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot. They are smaller than red or white blood cells. More
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Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is a blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot. It can help tell if you have bleeding or clotting problems. More
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Haptoglobin is a protein produced by the liver. It connects to a certain type of hemoglobin in the blood. A blood test can tell how much haptoglobin you have in you... More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. This article discusses the laboratory test to measure the amount of creatinine ... More
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BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. A test can be done to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. More
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A reticulocyte count measures the percentage of reticulocytes (slightly immature red blood cells) in blood. More
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Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot. See also: Partial thromboplastin t... More
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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells. More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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Serum Indirect Bilirubin Test
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The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test measures the amount of LDH in the blood. See also: LDH isoenzymes More
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Medical Procedures for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
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Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange. More
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). More
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Dialysis treatment replaces the function of the kidneys, which normally serve as the body's natural filtration system. Through the use of a blood filter and a ... More
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Erythrocyte Transfusion
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Prescribed Medications for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
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Terminal complement inhibitor; a recombinant humanized immunoglobulin IgG 2/4 kappa monoclonal antibody. More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
