Occasional
Blood & Lymphoreticular System
Step 1: View Clinicals
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Step 2: Order Relevant Investigations
1. Urine Dipstick Analysis
2. CT Abdomen
1. Urine Dipstick Analysis
2. CT Abdomen
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