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Are there any other tests which can help identify all various kinds of infections in blood other then esa, coz it doesn't seem to b a comprehensive test?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No such thing: There is no such thing as a test to tell you if you have any infection in your body. If you have an infection, or have reason to suspect one, you need to see a doctor so that it can be identified and evaluated properly.

Answered 12/9/2013

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No: There is no test that will identify all infections. A doctor uses information about medical history, exposures, signs and symptoms to decide what tests are appropriate for a given patient. Ordering too many tests for inappropriate reasons can lead to false positive results.

Answered 1/5/2019

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