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What are some of the tests for gastroenteritis?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The tests for Gastroenteritis include:: Basic metabolic panel, Complete blood count, Kidney function tests, Stool culture, Stool ova and parasite exam.

Answered 1/5/2019

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