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Do va medical centers/hospitals use the cdc for lab tests concerning infectious diseases?
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Depends: Most common germs, and infections can be diagnosed by regular va lab. If there is something special the infectious disease consultants at va have many options, including cdc.
Answered 3/25/2014
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