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2021-07-03 15:39:16
What are the most reliable tests for TB? There's no cough and sputum so sputum culture is ruled out I'm guessing?
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If you are suspecting tuberculosis the Following are the important investigations Complete haemogram, Absolute lymphocyte count, Sputum AFB Mantoux test , ESR, Chest x ray p a view, And if you want more specifically then go for antigen and antibody test for tuberculosis bacilli.

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