A 25-year-old male patient with low fever for 3 months accompanied by cough and blood in sputum for 1 month. Previous history of pleurisy, chest radiograph showed uneven density shadow of the right lung apex, EsR 30mm/h, WBC 9.0x109/L. which of the following tests is the most important to determine the diagnosis?

A 25-year-old male patient with low fever for 3 months accompanied by cough and blood in sputum for 1 month. Previous history of pleurisy, chest radiograph showed uneven density shadow of the right lung apex, EsR 30mm/h, WBC 9.0x109/L. which of the following tests is the most important to determine the diagnosis?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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