All of the following statements are true about Hemolytic uremic syndrome except
Answer is D (Positive coomb's test): Coomb's test is negative in HUS Laboratory findings in HUS - CMDT 2002 / 556 Anemia: - Microangiopathic hemolytic - Red blood cell fragmentation on peripheral smear - Helmet cells / Burr cells Thrombocytopenia WBC counts rise (Nelson le/ 1587) LDH levels are elevated out of propoion to degree of hemolysis Coomb's test is negative Tests of coagulation are normal (exclude DIC) with the exception of -- elevated fibrin degradation products (explains hypofibrinogenemia)
Uraemia
Hypofibrinogenemia
Thrombocytopenia
Positive coomb's test