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AIN - Acute Interstitial Nephritis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
The doctor can usually diagnose AIN by doing the following:
Urine and blood tests are done to assess the kidney function. They can also help confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes a skin biopsy of the rash and a kidney biopsy are needed.