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When a lab does a test looking for toxins for an infectious disease. how is this done? (method-technique). dna, proteins, but what's used for toxins?
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Several methods: We look at the blood, stool, urine and do a good general examination because the skin also gives us clues. A lot depends on patient's history and symptoms.
Answered 7/5/2014
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