Glomerulonephritis Labs

by Cathy Parkes October 21, 2020

Key labs with Glomerulonephritis:

Serum: Positive antistreptolysin-O titer.
Urinanalysis: Hematuria, proteinuria.
Throat culture: Positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus

What is Glomerulonephritis? It's inflammation of the glomeruli, the small filters in the kidneys.

Cathy Parkes

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