blood disorders
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Diagnosis of HUS
Blood tests to measure platelet count and clotting Blood and urine tests to measure kidney function Tests to rule out other disorders that cause a low platelet count and bleeding Doctors suspect hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) when they find a low platelet count in children who have been ill or, less commonly, in those who have taken certain drugs. Although there are no blood tests that specifically diagnose HUS, doctors do a number of blood tests that, together with people's symptoms, help make the diagnosis. These blood tests often include a complete blood count, tests demonstrating that red blood cells are being destroyed such as examination of a sample of blood under a microscope (blood smear), and tests to determine how well the kidneys are working. 