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Does blood test from a regular checkup show viral diseases, cancers besides what is in the blood content such as cholesterol?
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Specific tests: Each test for a specific chemical, antibody, or other constituent needs to be ordered specifically. There is no one test for cancer and each virus has its own specific test. Cholesterol and lipids should be tested on a fasting specimen. You may consult this site for info in lab tests: http://labtestsonline.org/
Answered 1/19/2015
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