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Labs - patient with abdominal pain. When seen earlier in the week - sm

Posted By: Thanks! on 2008-05-25
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Subject: Labs - patient with abdominal pain. When seen earlier in the week - sm

We obtained s/l acetive toxin and stool culture, which is still pending.


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