[contentuser]

Diagnosis



In addition to a physical examination and the assessment of family health history, the following three tests are used to make a diagnosis:

Blood analysis
Urinalysis
Kidney biopsy



Blood analysis often shows high cholesterol levels and low albumin. BUN and creatinine may or may not be elevated. If bun and creatinine are elevated the patient has renal failure and the prognosis is worse.

Evaluation of the urine by a simple urine dipstick in the office can give preli...Read the full article