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What is the name of the blood test for leprosy?
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Leprosy Tests: Leprosy can be detected by searching for the acid- fast bacilli from either nasal smears or skin biopsies. Molecular probes & serological assays (phenolic glycolipid-1 or lipoarabinomannan) are also used.
Answered 12/1/2014
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