
Diagnosing aHUS

Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS) can be difficult to diagnose because it is a rare disease and has a wide range of symptoms that are similar to those of other diseases, including fatigue or tiredness, pale skin and sleepiness or drowsiness.1-3,6 Kidney failure is one of the most common symptoms, which can be one of the early signs that help diagnose aHUS.3,6
Doctors will assess a patient’s symptoms and perform a number of different tests to exclude the possibility of other diseases and to confirm the diagnosis of aHUS.1-3,5
To establish an accurate diagnosis of aHUS, a number of tests may be performed.1–3,5 Some of these potential tests are listed below:
A healthcare professional will review a patient’s blood count to determine the number of red blood cells and platelets.1–3,5

aHUS, atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome; TMA, thrombotic microangiopathy