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Would a sed rate blood test detect you may have a cancer somewhere in the body? i had one done was only a 3. doc said i'm clear need second opinion

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Sed Rate: Sedimentation Rate is very nonspecific. It is a test for inflammation in the body. At 3 yours is normal. There is no test for cancer anywhere in the body.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/16/2017

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