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What are the laboratory tests doctors used to monitor covid 19 symptoms for patients?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Lab tests: There are many symptoms and variables to your question. Let say a patient has chest pain or shortness of breath. The evaluation wi of the patient starts with a history and examination. Often no lab tests are needed to monitor COVID 19 symptoms sometimes it is.

Answered 10/5/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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COVID 19: I agree with Dr. Richard Romano. There are no specific lab tests which are ordered for monitoring. The testing would be dictated by the patients COVID 19 complications.

Answered 10/5/2020

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A member asked:

What are the laboratory tests doctors used to monitor covid 19 symptoms for patients?

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