A member asked:

Docs, could a blood culture detect anemia or cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Nope: A blood culture will only detect the presence of bacteria (or fungus) in the blood.

Answered 5/5/2014

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