Urine test
The urine test for hemolytic uremic syndrome is used to diagnose the disease in a person with signs and symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome. It is also performed to find urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Shiga toxin type-1 producing Escherichia coli. Urine test checks the presence of Shiga toxin and it’s a tell-tale sign of hemolytic uremic syndrome.
The urine test is the earliest and most important diagnostic tool for hemolytic uremic syndrome. The urine test is to detect the presence of a toxin that is produced by the bacteria. The results of the urine tests can help your physician make a diagnosis of hemolytic-uremic syndrome.