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What positive test identifies a deep vein thrombosis?

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To diagnose a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a Doppler ultrasound is typically used rather than the listed options like flocculant or a bright pink color. These options are related to other medical tests, not to DVT diagnosis.

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The positive test that identifies a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, typically in the leg, is not directly answered by the provided information. However, common tests to diagnose DVT include Doppler ultrasound, D-dimer tests, and venography. To identify a DVT specifically, none of the listed options (flocculant, precipitin, coagulation, a bright pink color) are accurate. Instead, these options are related to other medical tests, like the VDRL test for syphilis which uses flocculation. A positive EIA (enzyme immunoassay) test for viral antigens, similar to over-the-counter pregnancy tests, would show a color change. In the context of DVT, a Doppler ultrasound is often used to visualize blood flow in the veins and can detect obstructions such as clots.

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