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Do you regularly recommend an immunological workup for patients with suspected immunodeficiency or defer to immunology?

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Do you regularly recommend an immunological workup for patients with suspected immunodeficiency or defer to immunology?

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Infectious Disease · UMass Memorial Medical Center
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I defer after a very preliminary work-up based on the type of immunodeficiency expected. I try to direct the consult to a provider most likely to have expertise in the problem I suspect. Often, I suggest consulting with a provider at NIH.

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