The patient is a 30-year-old male who presents to the Emerge…

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The pаtient is а 30-yeаr-оld male whо presents tо the Emergency Department with a recent travel history to Africa where he spent 6 months as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda. His chief complaint is fevers, headache, myalgias, and shaking chills. T 39.6°C (103.3°F). The patient was admitted for observation and further work-up. The patient had documented episodes of fever and chills approximately 3 times a day. Based on this information, which of the following laboratory tests would confirm your diagnostic suspicion?