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Docs, could a throat swab used to test for strep find mono inadvertently?

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Doubtful: The strep swab is a targeted test for a specific problem. The materials used and outcome is more is strep present or not. To find mono, the blood is taken and tested.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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