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Is chronic fatigue syndrome a inflammatory disease and what blood test is available for this condition?

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CFS: There is not a specific lab test to confirm a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is usually a diagnosis of exclusion, after other conditions have been ruled out. Inflammation does tend to correlated with chronic fatigue symptoms.

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Answered 7/7/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: There is no specific test for this disorder. Wish you good health!

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