Acute Interstitial Nephritis: Diagnosis & Tests (AIN)

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Acute Interstitial Nephritis

Alternate Names : AIN

Acute Interstitial Nephritis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

The doctor can usually diagnose AIN by doing the following:

taking a history of the medicines the person uses

doing a complete physical exam

noting the symptoms

Urine and blood tests are done to assess the kidney function. They can also help confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes a skin biopsy of the rash and a kidney biopsy are needed.

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Author: Rajnish K. Dhingra, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/12/01

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