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Crescentic Glomerulonephritis - Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of RPGN starts with a medical history and a complete physical exam. Urine tests will also be done. High levels of protein and red blood cells in the urine indicate RPGN. The diagnosis is confirmed by a kidney biopsy. The biopsy is very useful, because it can show the type and severity of disease. Other laboratory tests and blood cultures may also be done.