Identification of the causative strain is usually not necessary for diagnosis and treatment. Diagnostic laboratory tests for E.<unk><unk>  usually include either stool culture, ELISA, or polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Other laboratory findings in E.<unk><unk>  are usually non-specific and may include increased white blood cell count and elevated inflammatory markers. Laboratory findings suggestive of dehydration may include relative polycythemia, metabolic alkalosis, elevated BUN and serum creatinine (suggestive of pre-renal acute kidney injury). When hospitalized, patients should also be monitored for laboratory findings that may suggest the development of hemolytic uremic syndrome, such as hemolytic anemia, elevated serum creatinine, and thrombocytopenia.
Escherichia coli enteritis laboratory findings
Clostridium difficile infection laboratory findings
Escherichia coli enteritis physical examination
Campylobacteriosis laboratory findings
Viral gastroenteritis laboratory findings
Acute diarrhea laboratory findings
Chronic diarrhea laboratory findings
Shigellosis laboratory findings