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Enlarged neck lymph nodes. what lab tests do i need?
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Simple: Usually just a blood test CBC with differential. If more complicated, your doctor may order chest x ray, liver spleen scan or refer you to have a lymph node biopsy.
Answered 6/10/2014
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