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Glomerulonephritis Labs

by Cathy Parkes October 21, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Key labs with Glomerulonephritis: Serum: Positive antistreptolysin-O titer. Urinanalysis: hematuria, proteinuria. Throat culture: Positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus

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
Cathy Parkes


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