How is glomerulonephritis diagnosed?
In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, diagnostic procedures for glomerulonephritis may include the following: • urinalysis (to determine levels of protein and red blood cells in the urine) – laboratory examination of urine for various cells and chemicals, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, infection, or excessive protein. • blood tests (to measure the levels of waste products to determine how well the kidneys are filtering) • ultrasound of the kidney (to determine whether the shape or size of the kidney is abnormal) – a diagnostic imaging technique which uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow through various vessels. • kidney x-ray (to determine whether the shape or size of the kidney is abnormal) • kidney biopsy – a procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) fr
